Peña Encaramba map

The route is marked in red around the Peña Encaramba. The house (casa), a shrubs nursery (Vivero) and a spring fountain (fuente) are also marked along the route.

Iglesia (Church)

The first you will see once you leave the house is the village and the church. There is also a great view of the Pas mountains in the far distance, which during the winter are always covered with snow.

Start

This walk starts at the house doorsteps and takes no more than 20 minutes. Once the footpath turns right into the valley, you will see to your left the Aés Mountain and to the right, the Peña Encaramba.

Animals

You will be able to see many animals like donkeys, cows, horses, sheeps, goats, etc. The valley is also patrolled by many birds of pray living in the nearby Sierra del Dobra.

Bench

You can stop to enjoy the views at the vivero, a big shrubs nursery, before continuing the walk.

Dobra mountains

Heading now towards the North you can see the impresive Dobra mountain range.

Monte Castillo

You can stop at a spring fountain and enjoy the fresh water while looking at Pico Castillo; a mountain where humans have been living for more than 150,000 years.

Back to the house

Then you will enter the last part of the walk by entering the village once again and going back to the house.

Walk to Puente Viesgo

This is a very nice walk to the town of Puente Viesgo, capital of the council. Go towards the north, always looking at the monte Castillo. At the beginning of the walk you have to take the same road you come by car, although there is a short cut at the end to get to the main road (carretera Los Corrales).

Shortcuts

Go towards de roundabout and Santa Ana bar. Then cross the road towards the bridge. At the end of it, underneath, you will find the "green walk".

Wooden bridge

The walk goes along the river. You will see a park where you can have your own barbacue. Keep walking until you get the wooden bridge, where you can enjoy the fantastic views of the Pas river.

"Reyerta" train

The walk goes along the old train railtrack. Now there is no train but you will find this nice "locomotora" reminding you the past.

Puente Viesgo station

The train station is still there but, no trains stop at any time. It has been used as a museum although now it is close.

Balneario

Right after the train station, on your right, you see the town hall, sited in a nice palace that has been declared of local interest. Other buildings are "El gran hotel", where people normally celebrate weddings and the local church.

Spa

This is the old building, part of the famous "Gran Hotel", where the spa and health resort are located. You can get information at balneariopuenteviesgo.com or once you get here.

Cross

If you cross the bridge that gives name to the town, and go to the other side of the main road you will find a small square with a cross.

Behind the rail walk

One of the options is crossing the old bridge towards the church and take the first road on the right.

Birds farm

In the way back you can see a curious farm with many exotic birds.

River

At one point you get to the wooden bridge and then you have to take the same way back.

Along the river

Despite it may be difficult to find the entrance, we do recommend you this walk. From the main road, once you crossed the old bridge, take right towards the bus stop.

Bolera

Before the bus stop there are some steps that lead to the traditional bowling pitch. Then take right, go under the bridge and you will find the way that is normally used by fishers.

Walk along the river

Keep walking along the river. At the end of the walk you will cross a bit of woodland and you'll get at the other end of the wooden bridge. Cross it and use the same way for coming back.