Asotín beech wood
Lost among the forests and peaks of the extraordinary landscape of the Central Massif of the Picos de Europa, in the Valdeón Valley of Leon, and only accessible through a bucolic path used by the locals for grazing, is the magical Asotín beech forest.
Discover this dream location, declared World Heritage in 2017, where beech, birch, oak, yew and holly trees are the silent protagonists of more than 10 hectares of wild nature and great ecological value in the heart of the biosphere reserve.
Walk through its floors covered in green moss, where mushrooms proliferate, through which the Cantabrian bear walks in search of beechnut trees to feed on. Reaching this unique area of ancient trees, on the way to Collado Jermoso and close to the well-known Ruta del Cares, requires a certain amount of mountaineering experience or familiarity with the terrain, which is why it has remained unchanged for centuries and has made it easier to enter. the select network of 'primitive beech forests of the Carpathians and other regions of Europe'. Put on your boots and enter this prodigious place, where tranquility and natural beauty go hand in hand and facilitate a unique experience.
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