Hiking in Las Médulas, León: For the gold of Rome

Have you ever heard of Las Médulas in the province of León?

It is a beautiful place and one of the best known landscapes in Castilla y León. A natural monument World Heritage of Humanity for its spectacular rock formations and that have natural and cultural values ​​that surprises every hiker or tourist who decides to visit it. It is a clear example of the result of man's action on the natural landscape.

For its formation, its Roman history has been crucial, since it is a Roman gold mining operation of great importance in the El Bierzo region. In fact, it has come to be considered as the largest open-pit gold mine in the entire Roman Empire.

A place worth visiting. To do this, we propose this great hiking route of about three hours (approximately) ideal for all audiences and with which you can admire one of the most characteristic places while you practice hiking in the Bierzo accompanied by a guide who will explain everything to you in detail.

"Active tourism and hiking is fashionable, take advantage of it and practice it by visiting this great natural monument of Bierzo."

Boots or mountain footwear
Small backpack
Medicines (if needed)
Water
Sun protection
Cap or hat
Comfortable clothes