Senda La Foz-Figares

Between La Foz and Figares, this path winds through one of Morcín’s most charming landscapes, combining river walks, mining history, and green trails. A simple, circular, and highly rewarding route to discover the council without major demands.

The La Foz-Figares Trail is one of the most accessible and enjoyable routes in Morcín. Its layout, approved as PR-AS 314 Ruta La Foz – Figares, offers a circular tour of about 7.5 kilometers, taking approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with a low difficulty level. It is designed for walking at a leisurely pace, ideal for those seeking a close-to-nature experience that is both comfortable and rich in landscape and historical interest.

The itinerary starts in the vicinity of La Foz, one of the most representative villages of the Morcín council. From the beginning, the path enters a lush green landscape, marked by the presence of water, riverside vegetation, and old routes linked to mining activity. This is not a route for mountain peaks or steep climbs, but a friendly path that invites you to slow down and observe the details of the environment.

One of the main attractions of the trail is its connection to old mining railway infrastructure. Part of the route makes use of tracks and elements linked to mineral transport, allowing you to walk through a space where nature and industrial heritage intertwine. The tunnels, passages, and paths recall the importance mining once held in shaping the landscape of Morcín and the lives of its inhabitants.

From La Foz, the route leads through a river walk environment, where the sound of water and the vegetation provide freshness and tranquility. These first sections are especially pleasant for those looking for an uncomplicated hike with a good pace and no technical requirements. The route allows you to enjoy the closer scale of the Asturian landscape: rivers, meadows, trees, traditional paths, and small inhabited centers.

As the trail progresses, the itinerary approaches the area of Rotellón, a space that is part of the route and helps connect it with the mining memory of the valley. The old mining track and elements associated with coal transport turn this section into an experience that goes beyond a simple walk. Walking here means traversing a landscape transformed by work, now recovered for peaceful enjoyment and contact with nature.

The path continues towards Figares, another key point of the route. This center adds a rural and local dimension to the itinerary, with houses, paths, and open spaces that contrast with the more wooded sections. Passing through Figares allows for a better understanding of the relationship between the villages of the council and the old communication routes that connected them with work zones, valleys, and other nearby settlements.

From Figares, the route continues towards La Collá, completing one of the most interesting sectors of the journey. The slight gain in altitude provides a broader view of the surroundings without making the climb particularly difficult. The accumulated elevation is moderate, with about 270 meters of positive and negative elevation gain, keeping the trail accessible at all times. The altitude ranges approximately between 200 and 400 meters, offering variety without becoming a demanding route.

The return to La Foz closes the circular route and allows you to enjoy the landscape again from another perspective. This circular structure is one of the trail’s strengths, as it avoids the “there-and-back” feeling and provides a more complete experience. Each section offers a different nuance: the river walk, the old mining path, the passage through Figares, the La Collá area, and the return to the starting point.

The La Foz-Figares Trail is perfect for families, casual hikers, or anyone seeking a quiet, meaningful route. Its interest lies not in difficulty, but in the combination of elements it gathers in just a few kilometers: nearby nature, industrial heritage, villages, vegetation, water, and mining memory. It is a simple yet distinctive route, very suitable for discovering Morcín with a calm and accessible perspective.