If you’re keen on walking, then we invite you to come walk along the Nansa River path, which not only used to be the old fishermen’s trail, but also part of the Camino Lebaniego. It passes through the municipalities of Val de San Vicente and Herrerías, between the villages of Muñorrodero and Puente El Arrudo. It’s 13 kilometers which could be separated into two legs: the first from Muñorrodero to Camijanes, and the second from Camijanes to the CA-855 road, between Puente El Arrudo and Otero.

The first stretch is recommended for families, while the second one is of moderate difficulty. However, neither of them are suitable for a baby carriage.

1^st leg: Muñorrodero – Camijanes

In Muñorrodero, in the area of the cabins and cemetery, take the path that leads to the recreational area, which is where you can leave your car. Then you return a few meters on foot to start the route. The trail runs along the banks of the Nansa River and it’s not difficult. In fact, there’s even stairs and walkways in several sections along the trail. However, just be careful if it’s rained heavily because it’s a flood zone. Throughout the hike, you’ll see a forest right along the river, an area for climbing and shelters and walkways that fishermen used to cross the river. At the end of this leg you’ll find the Trascudia power plant, which is where the Supino River reaches the Nansa River in the form of a waterfall.

2^nd leg: Caminajes – Puente El Arrudo     

To start this leg, you should take the detour at Los Collados towards Trascudia. Here, the trail has a greater incline and it’s been preserved in its natural state. After passing Tortorio bridge, you’ll reach the  Trascudia hydroelectric power plant, which has been running since 1949. From that point on, you fully enter the path that runs through holm oaks and a riverside forest. You’ll then reach an access area that’s a little more complicated, Peña Sancho, where there’s a cable to help you pass the rocky area. Once you reach the bridge that connects Puente El Arrudo and Otero, you can extend the walk to the Iron Foundry of Cades.

 Technical information and recommendations:

? Starts and ends: Muñorrodero - Puente El Arrudo
? Length: 14 km
? Duration: 5h
? Level: easy
? Type of track: linear
? Incline: +341 m./ -266 m.
? Type of path: track 
? Signpost: yes
? Drinking water: a fountain in Muñorrodero

Notes:  

1. We recommend downloading the track of the route on your phone. 
2. Wear good hiking shoes and take a walking stick.
3. Only leave your footprints on the ground: throw any trash you accumulate into the correct bin when you return.
4. Live in harmony with the environment: observe animals from a distance and respect the plants. If you walk quietly you may find some pleasant surprises.

Download more information and track of the route HERE

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