Redes Natural Park

Redes Natural Park is a protected reserve in León province featuring mountainous terrain with forests, watercourses, and varied ecosystems across its area. The landscape includes high elevations and several valley systems that support different plant and animal communities.

The region was established as a protected natural area to safeguard its ecological value, and later received international recognition. This designation helped ensure long-term management and conservation of the landscape and its inhabitants.

Small villages within the park boundaries preserve traditional crafts and ways of life deeply connected to the mountain seasons. You can experience this living culture through the daily rhythm of these communities and their connection to the land.

The park can be reached via several road entries and has marked trails of varying difficulty levels. It is wise to check conditions before visiting, especially since mountain weather can change quickly.

The park shelters rare large predators including Cantabrian brown bears and Iberian wolves, species found in few other places across Europe. These animals depend on the undisturbed mountain forests that remain protected within these boundaries.

Location: León

GPS coordinates: 43.17747,-5.37078

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43