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La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

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La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

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La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

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Location: Borrenes, Bierzo, León, Castile and León, Spain

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Best Hikes to La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

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1. Mirador de las Pedrices y mirador de Orellán – circular by the Monumento Natural de Las Médulas

10.2km

03:28

350m

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2. La Cuevona (Las Médulas) – Galerías de Orellán loop from Carucedo

6.97km

02:18

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Reirigo Cave – Orellán Galleries loop from Carucedo

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04:24

420m

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

May 6, 2024

If you are interested in hiking and nature, these caves are fascinating places to explore. I hope you enjoy your visit! 😊

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

June 7, 2024

La Cuevona and La Encantada are two impressive places in Las Médulas, an area with a rich mining history and a unique landscape.
The Cave:
It is a gallery dug into the mountain, part of the ancient network of tunnels and galleries used in Roman mining exploitation.
It has the highest height of all the existing galleries in Las Médulas.
It is an important reference point for those exploring the Las Valiñas path.
As you pass in front of La Cuevona, you will climb a small slope protected by a railing of wooden logs.
The enchanted:
It is also part of the old mining network.
Upon arriving at La Encantada, you will be surprised by its unusual luminosity due to the entry of light from a hole at the top.
There are two tunnels that branch off to the left and right, and from inside, you can see a beautiful landscape.
Both caves are witnesses of Roman mining activity and offer a unique experience for visitors. I hope you enjoy exploring La Cuevona and La Encantada! 🏞️🚶‍♂️

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oscargynko

July 11, 2021

Just a few meters separate both cavities. The light reflected off the rock is exceptional.

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Elevation 850 m

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Location: Borrenes, Bierzo, León, Castile and León, Spain

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La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

1. Mirador de las Pedrices y mirador de Orellán – circular by the Monumento Natural de Las Médulas

2. La Cuevona (Las Médulas) – Galerías de Orellán loop from Carucedo

3. Reirigo Cave – Orellán Galleries loop from Carucedo

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