Bear Path (Caranga-Cueva Huerta)

This section of the Senda del Oso starts at Caranga Baxu, where the branches coming from Quirós and Tuñón meet. From here, the path crosses the river Trubia over a footbridge with panoramic views and enters a landscape dominated by lush riverside forests, limestone walls and the profile of the Sierra de Sobia in the background.

Shortly after starting the route, the path enters the Valdecerezales gorge, a narrow pass carved out by the river Teverga that offers a beautiful and cool environment. The vertical walls, covered with mosses, ferns and lichens, form a unique microclimate where the green is imposed on the limestone. Along this stretch, the path - which follows the old 19th century mining railway line - runs along a flat platform, with small tunnels and retaining walls that bear witness to its railway past.

As the valley widens, the path reaches Entragu, a village with a recreational area that once housed a railway station. Here begins the last section of the route, which advances up the valley following the river Teverga, crossing it again by means of another bridge that offers beautiful views of the river meandering in the background.

After leaving Samartín behind, the route passes by the Teverga Prehistoric Park, an original facility that brings visitors closer to European Palaeolithic art through life-size replicas and an integrated natural environment. An ideal stop before tackling the last effort.

The route ends in the recreational area of Cueva Huerta, from where you can access this spectacular geological enclave that has been declared a Natural Monument. With 14.5 km of mapped galleries, Cueva Huerta is one of the largest karst caves in Asturias, sculpted by the action of water over millennia. Its combination of unique geological formations, troglobic fauna and exceptional environmental values make it the perfect culmination for this section of the route.

Overall, this route combines the Asturian mining legacy with landscapes of gorges, forests and caves, offering a diverse and complete experience along one of the most emblematic valleys of the Principality.