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When viewing the rock formations of Las Medulas, it's important to remember that this landscape is not natural, but rather the (sad) remains of a mountain range that was ruthlessly exploited for its gold ore as early as the Roman Empire. Nevertheless, this landscape of ruins is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A 15-minute film documentary about it (although only available in German) is available in the ARD media library as part of the highly recommended series "Treasures of the World - Heritage of Humanity" =>> https://www.zdf.de/swr/schaetze-der-welt/page-video-ard-las-mdulas-und-seine-goldminen-spanien-100.html

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The extraordinary landscape is a result of the ruina montium, a Roman mining technique. Pliny the Elder describes it in his Naturalis historia as drilling holes in the mountains and then flooding them with large amounts of water. This is said to have literally eroded the hills. In order to bring the required amounts of water from the Sierra de la Cabrera, a canal system over 100 kilometers long was built. Parts of this system are still preserved today. Under the reign of Augustus, the area was finally occupied by the Romans after lengthy campaigns (Cantabrian War, 29-19 BC). In addition, the Cantabrian region was also of economic interest to the Romans due to its mineral wealth.

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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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Pico de Placias is another impressive place for hiking and nature lovers. A popular route starts from the parking lot next to the archaeological classroom. The route is circular, following the perimeter path to the Orellán viewpoint and then linking with the Valiñas path in the direction of La Cuevona and La Encantada. I hope you have an amazing experience exploring Placias Peak! 🏞️🚶‍♂️

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The Orellán Gallery is an ancient underground water conduit that extends for about 100 meters. Its original function was to transport water from inside the mountain to burst it from within. The conduit ends at a viewpoint located in a vertical cut of the mountain, offering an impressive view. These galleries were part of the mining exploitation system known as Ruinae Montium. The Romans used these structures to extract minerals and natural resources. I hope you enjoy this historical and natural experience! 😊

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Las Médulas, located in Bierzo, northwest of the Montes Aquilanos and along the valley of the Sil River, is a fantastic landscape resulting from Roman gold mining. This place has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Although no one would say that the steep cliffs hide, beneath their bowels, the gold of the Romans, the mining exploitation silenced for centuries has become a beautiful landscape of great tourist attraction.

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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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Impressive natural phenomenon and definitely worth a visit.

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Located at 1,022 meters above sea level, from Pico de Placias, we have another point of view of the landscape monument of Las Médulas. A great section to run.

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It was the most important gold mine, as well as the largest open pit gold mine in the entire Roman Empire.

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The area of the medulla (former Roman gold mine) offers the opportunity to enjoy a large number of routes and a landscape that will remain etched in the retina. Comfortable shoes, water and snack is advisable.

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Access inside the cave is no longer allowed due to the risk of landslides, but it is still worth a visit.

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Ancient Roman opencast gold mines that today give us the opportunity to enjoy hiking trails that will not be easily forgotten.

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Very nice route with an easy path to see the medulla, an old Roman open-pit gold mine. Bring comfortable shoes, water and some food.

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Las Médulas is an impressive landscape environment formed as a result of Roman gold mining. Considered the largest open-pit gold mine in the entire Roman Empire, the engineering work that was carried out to extract the gold considerably altered the environment of the area, resulting in an unusual landscape of reddish sand covered with chestnut and oak trees. The large earthworks that followed formed artificial plains that serve as access roads to other areas such as Lake Carucedo, formed in turn by the clogging of a valley with mine waste, and considered a protected wetland. Comfortable shoes, water and a snack are recommended to enjoy the route.

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Nice views. If you go very early you may find fog but with luck then they disappear

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impressive cave

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Miratohet of Orellan nicest viewpoint of Las Medelas

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Extraordinary landscape, out of the ordinary.

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To this day, they cannot be visited, according to the authorities due to the danger of collapse (there is a plastic tape cutting the passage and signs that indicate it at the main entrance). In my case, we did it because we entered from another side and by the time we saw it we were already inside. But everyone does it at their own risk

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