If you like waterfalls and lush forests, this is the trail for you. Your guide on the hike will be the Viaña Stream, tributary of the Saja River. Throughout the course of the river, several waterfalls of various sizes have been formed. You have to reach the end of the route though to see the biggest one: the Pozo del Infierno (Well of Hell). As you walk, you’ll enter the Saja Besaya Natural Park. It’s a beautiful landscape where you’ll see oak trees, a forest along the river and harvest fields.

The route starts next to the old watermill in Viaña. From here, you have to cross the stream and continue the course. When you reach a fork in the road, take the path to the right. From this point on, the road becomes a walking path. Along the way there may be wet and flooded areas, so go well equipped with shoes apt for the water and a walking stick. At the end of the trail is the Pozo del Infierno. This last stretch is the most complicated, but it has steps to reach it. To return, you can take the same path back, or another trail that will lead you up to the main road.

Warning! You need to know that this stream is protected under the Special Conservation Area (ZEC) and it’s within the Natural River Reserve (RNF); therefore, you must be very careful to always follow the marked path and do not leave any trash behind.

Technical information and recommendations:

►  Starts and ends: old watermill in Viaña
►  Length: 9 km (round path)
► Duration: 3 h
► Level: easy
► Type of track: linear
► Incline: +330 m./ -330 m.
► Type of path: road and walking path
► Signpost: yes
► Drinking water: a fountain in Viaña

Notes:  

1.  We recommend downloading the track of the route on your phone. There’s no phone reception.
2. Wear good hiking shoes and take a walking stick. There may be parts along the river that are flooded.
3. Only leave your footprints on the ground: throw any trash you accumulate into the correct bin when you return.
4. The river is NOT suited for bicycles. Only walking.
5. 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.
6. Because it’s located within the Saja Regional Hunting Reserve, we recommend checking the hunting calendar. 

Download more information and track HERE

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