The Cares Route, which connects Poncebos in Asturias with Caín in León, is famous for its impressive tunnels and landscapes. This approximately 12-kilometer route crosses the Picos de Europa and …

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Teufelchen New

July 12, 2023

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Everywhere there are wonderful motifs from the combination of the crystal clear water, the rock formations as well as the tunnels and bridges. The mountain goats along the way are completely trusting and will lick your arm or leg.

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Yerman754

August 14, 2023

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This is a tunnel the last km of the route from Cares Poncebos to Caín

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1. Tunnels along the Cares Gorge – Bridge loop from Caín de Valdeón

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2. Tunnels along the Cares Gorge – Bridge loop from Posada de Valdeón

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3. Tunnels along the Cares Gorge – Bridge loop from Posada de Valdeón

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870m

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Location: Posada De Valdeón, La Montaña De Riaño, León, Castile and León, Spain

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1. Tunnels along the Cares Gorge – Bridge loop from Caín de Valdeón

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