Caso: Mountains, Water and Culture

The route to Tabayón del Mongallu leads to a 60-metre-high waterfall that has been declared a natural monument. It makes a striking start to a trip to Caso, where waterside landscapes, mountain trails and cultural attractions shape your stay.

Mountain Landscapes and Water

The entire municipality of Caso lies within Redes Natural Park, which is also recognised as a Biosphere Reserve. The park features glacial moraines and cirques, karst caves, pastures and mountain landscapes. Brown bears, Cantabrian capercaillies, wolves, chamois and deer also live there, although sightings are not guaranteed.

The Tanes Reservoir offers a different perspective on the landscape: you can walk along its shores and watch birds. Ducks, waders and herons, among others, may be found there. Guided kayak trips are also offered at the reservoir; check their availability before your trip. Another natural attraction is Cueva Deboyu, near El Campu. There is a recreation area by the Nalón River, which enters the impressive cave at this point. The Nalón rises at Fuente La Nalona in Tarna, within the municipality of Caso.

Trails through gorges, forests and mountain pastures

The trail through Desfiladero de los Arrudos starts in Caliao and runs for about six kilometres to La Fontona. Trail conditions may change. Another option is the circular Valle del Río Medio route from Orllé: it is just over seven kilometres long, includes around 600 metres of elevation gain and takes about three hours. Route details may change; check conditions locally.

On the ascent to Tiatordos, forests, mountain pastures and ridges alternate before you reach the 1,951-metre summit. The return route passes through Foz del Palombar; trail conditions vary by season. The route to Brañagallones reaches a mountain pasture at an altitude of 1,215 metres, of glacial origin and surrounded by beech forests and blueberry bushes. These landscapes are distinctly varied, from gorges and ridges to a mountain pasture surrounded by woodland and shrubs.

Tabayón del Mongallu is also a hiking destination: the PR-AS 60 circular route starts in the village of Tarna. Check local conditions before setting out on a hike.

Museums, architecture and regional traditions

The Museo de la Madera in Veneros is housed in a 17th-century Asturian Baroque palace. Exhibits include wooden clogs, tools and other wooden objects. A walk around Veneros complements the museum visit, highlighting traditional wooden buildings and wooden household items. Museum opening hours may vary.

The Museo de la Apicultura de Caso explores the world and development of beekeeping. Visitors can observe how a live beehive works. Another cultural attraction by the Tanes Reservoir is the Colegiata de Santa María la Real de Tanes. Its main nave and several annexes form an ensemble with distinctive proportions that is unusual among Asturian churches.

Together, Caso’s two historic tercias encompass six villages and preserve customs and memories of rural life in the past. Queso Casín also reflects regional tradition: its production area is concentrated in the municipalities of Caso, Sobrescobio and Piloña. The cheese is traditionally made using the Rabila method, a distinctive kneading technique. Alongside trails and landscapes, Caso offers cultural topics to include in your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Campo De Caso, Bueres, Tanes, Caleao, Teverga, Camín Real De La Mesa, Illano, Salas.

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