Route of the Abandoned Villages. The Route of the Abandoned Villages is located in the surroundings of Velilla del Río Carrión. Take the L-201 road to Valcobero, where this route starts. It is a 17-kilometer route going through villages that were once full of life. Today they are abandoned, they show us what remains of […]
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Ancient monastery in ruins. San Roman de Entrepeñas. This is a nice route for people of all ages since its difficulty is very low. Leave Santibáñez de la Peña (town, not station) and walk towards the mountain. Follow the course of the San Román stream and leave it to your left. After approximately one hundred […]
Leer más...Mycological Route
To know mushrooms. Mycological Route. From Velilla del Río Carrión, trips to the countryside are made with didactic and collection purposes on Saturday mornings. The picking places are always close in the Palentina Mountain. On other occasions, in addition, the Palencia Mountain Mycological Association teaches mycology courses with tastings. Mushrooms and oils, workshops and exhibitions, […]
Leer más...Las Lomas Lagoon
Water and beauty, Las Lomas Lagoon Las Lomas Lagoon. To start this route, first take the road that goes to Cardaño de Arriba by the P-210. With a distance of 12 kms and an average difficulty, this way has a starting point in Cardaño de Arriba and leads to the Lagoon of Las Lomas, of […]
Leer más...Waterfall of Mazobre
Waterfall of Mazobre, Pure water. Mazobre waterfall. Located in the Palentina Mountain on the p-210 road from Velilla del Río Carrión to Cardaño de Arriba. We start this hiking trail, very simple and accessible any time of the year, about 6 kms long. The way runs parallel to the stream of Mazobre. Leave aside the […]
Leer más...Pinewood of Velilla del Río Carrión
Pinewood of Velilla del Río Carrión, lung of the Palencia Mountain. Pinewood of Velilla del Río Carrión. From Velilla del Río Carrión, an 8 km route runs through an autochthonous pine forest. Wild pine trees, as well as other varieties such as beech and holly. Enjoy a walk in the natural environment of the Pinewood […]
Leer más...Shepherds Huts of Villafría
Paradise for the children, Shepherds Huts of Villafría. Shepherds Huts of Villafría. Just 500 meters away from the town of Villafría de la Peña, one can find these wonders. Fruit of the love of two neighbors who saw the possibility of doing something different and beautiful for anyone. The huts are constructions made of stone […]
Leer más...Espigüete Peak
One of the most respectable of the province of Palencia, Espigüete Peak. With its 2450 m, the Espigüete Peak is one of the highest peaks of the Palentina Mountains, and the most emblematic of the province. Along with other peaks like Peña Prieta and the Curavacas, they are the highest. Begin this route in the […]
Leer más...Route Campos de la Peña
Route Campos de la Peña, at the foot of the mountains. Route Campos de la Peña. Extensive fields at 6 kilometers from Guardo that offer shadow, tables and stone benches with barbecues. Its access is done by walking about 200 meters from the vehicule park. This area in principle allows you to start a smooth […]
Leer más...San Pedro de Guantes
Between the mountain and the moorland, San Pedro de Guantes. San Pedro de Guantes. It is located in two different municipalities. It corresponds in two parts to the town of Villanueva de Arriba and a part to Villaoliva de la Peña. Near Santibáñez de la Peña, an extensive moorland with pine forests and forest tracks. […]
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