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Tunnels of the Bear Trail – Las Xanas Tunnel loop from Proaza

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Tunnels of the Bear Trail – Las Xanas Tunnel loop from Proaza

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Tunnels of the Bear Trail – Las Xanas Tunnel loop from Proaza

02:32

35.2km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural de Las Ubiñas-La Mesa

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.90 km

Medieval Tower of Proaza

Highlight • Castle

It's an ideal starting point for tours in the region. Hotels and restaurants are available. However, the bears have retreated.

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5.70 km

Desfiladero de Peñas Juntas on the Senda del Oso

Highlight • Gorge

Following the route of the old mining train, we arrive at this spectacular passage along the Senda del Oso.
Moderate your speed: remember that we share the road with pedestrians.

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5.93 km

Illuminated Tunnels of the Senda del Oso

Highlight • Trail

The illuminated tunnels of the path of the bear, one of the most fabulous points

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11.0 km

Natural Rock Tunnels on the Senda del Oso

Highlight • Natural

14.6 km

Tunnel in Las Ubiñas-La Mesa Natural Park

Highlight • Structure

16.9 km

Bear Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Teverga Gorges are an impressive part of the Senda del Oso, a very popular hiking and cycling route in Asturias. This trail follows the route of an old mining …

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35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

4.64 km

2.50 km

1.64 km

139 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

2.98 km

2.64 km

744 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Wednesday 12 August

27°C

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Comments

February 28, 2023,Via Verde de la Senda del Oso von Entrago nach Proaza

Hello Komootler, the Via Verde de la Senda del Oso railway cycle path is one of the most beautiful routes in northern Spain. In the lonely mountain landscape of Asturias you drive on the track of an old mine railway. After a spectacular journey over a snowy pass, I still had time to cycle the first part of this route. …

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October 12, 2022,Senda del Oso - Auf der Spuren der asturischen Bären

Beautiful tour through impressive gorges and countless tunnels.
Superb pulperia at the turning point 🤩 in Entrago.
Shortly before the end, another race with an aggressive mastiff (local livestock guardian dogs, weighing a good 70kg!) just won 👀🤬😡

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June 22, 2024,Spanien_Asturien_Senda del Oso

On the Bear Trail!!
The Senda del Oso is a 50-kilometer-long hiking and cycling trail that used to be a mine railway line, which runs through Asturias in northern Spain and runs roughly between Entrugu and Santa Marina in the south to Trubia in the north near Oviedo.

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May 30, 2022,Im Tal des Bären

In the valley the signal was weak. It will have been about 20km and 260-300 meters in altitude. A nice path with a constant small incline, which was mainly noticed by the child's complaint.

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