Degaña brings together mountain hikes, forest landscapes and traces of traditional work. Choose between two long hiking routes: the Senda Moura and the Por Donde Camina el Oso stage, rated easy. A cycling route adds a clearly described climb to the mix, while churches, historic paths and traditional architecture tell the story of the area’s culture.

Comparing Mountain Hikes

The Senda Moura is 21.06 kilometres long and passes through the Cunqueiros Valley in Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña e Ibias Natural Park. It reaches the Alto El Campillo viewpoint, which offers views across the Degaña Valley, surrounded by mountains and forests. The route thus combines a long mountain hike with a specific viewpoint as its destination.

Another hiking option is Por Donde Camina el Oso: this 19.6-kilometre stage of the GR-203 runs from Sisterna to Zarréu in Degaña and passes through centuries-old oak and chestnut forests. Signs along the route provide information about some Roman mining pits where water was used to search for gold.

The distances are similar, and the GR-203 stage is rated easy. So distance alone is not the only factor to consider when planning. Conditions on both mountain routes can vary; check the latest conditions before setting out.

Forest Landscapes and Views

In the Degaña area of the natural park, high mountain ranges and green valleys shape a landscape characteristic of the Cantabrian Mountains. The vegetation includes oak forests as well as birch, yew and holly trees. Endangered wildlife in the area includes brown bears, wildcats and capercaillies.

Near Degaña, the Puerto Cerredo recreation area lies on an alpine meadow close to Cerredo. It is at an altitude of 1,341 metres and offers views of Peña Mayor and the Cerredo River valley. The spot combines a specific elevation with sweeping views of the landscape.

Historic Routes and Architecture

The Senda Moura follows a historic route. It was first used to transport gold mined at El Corralín and later served as a trade route for the Cunqueiros. These woodworkers sold their products in Castile and Extremadura. In Degaña, you can still learn about the craft of the Cunqueiros.

The Church of Santa María de Cerredo stands in Cerredo’s original settlement. The Principality of Asturias has designated it a BIC monument, a Bien de Interés Cultural (Asset of Cultural Interest). A distinctive architectural feature is its rare wooden coffered ceiling in the Mudéjar tradition, decorated in red and black.

Casa Florencio, a 19th-century manor house, is also near Degaña. The same estate has a slate-roofed hórreo (traditional granary) and a chapel. According to an update from the Principality of Asturias dated 29 May 2026, Casa Florencio served as an exhibition hall and housed an interpretation centre for the Red Natural de Asturias (Rena).

The main settlement of Degaña has a notable old town with several districts, traditional single-storey buildings and gateways. Livestock used to be driven through these gates. The architecture thus also offers a glimpse into how the area was used in the past.

Cycling Uphill

The first section of the cycling route from Degaña to Teverga follows the AS-15 for twelve kilometres uphill to Puerto de Cerredo. This distance refers to this section of the route. Road and weather conditions can also vary; check conditions before setting out.

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