Located in the central eastern area of Asturias, Redes was declared a Natural Park in 1996 and is recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve since 2001. Its protection is justified in its exuberant virgin nature, its richness and environmental variety added to the presence of the most representative species of fauna of the Peninsular Northwest. An ideal territory to also enjoy the gastronomic tradition of the mountain or get to know the craftsmanship of wood.

Its 378 square kilometres, between the municipalities of Caso and Sobrescobio, are characterized by a mountain relief where the forest mass occupies almost half of the territory. The beech forest is the predominant forest in Redes although it is also possible to travel through the numerous existing oak groves or ash trees. As in the rest of the protected areas of Asturias, the network of TRAILS is very wide and offers a multitude of possibilities for all levels. Those routes that allow access to the NATURAL MONUMENTS of the Park stand out, such as the waterfall of the Tabayon de Mongayu, the Deboyu Cave or the impressive gorge of the Ruta del Alba.

The scarce human activity in the territory favours the presence of numerous species of the native fauna of the Cantabrian mountain range. The OBSERVATION of brown bears, wolves, deer and chamecos, golden eagles, Egyptian vultures or even the capercaillie is possible in Redes thanks to the fantastic state of conservation of the park.

Its location and rugged relief have also favoured the preservation of ancestral traditions such as woodworking, especially the madreña. This Asturian footwear, also used in other regions of humid climate, is essential to move through muddy terrain and roads. In the municipality of Caso it is possible to visit the Wood Museum where you can learn more about the work of the wood artisans of this territory.

Also, one of the oldest artisanal cheeses in Spain is from Caso, casín cheese that has its own PDO and is also from Caso is one of the oldest artisanal cheeses in Spain, Casín cheese that has its own PDO and is characterized by its strong and spicy flavour in addition to the engraved relief that each producer includes in each piece. Another way to discover the gastronomic richness of our region is to enjoy a tasting in one of the local cheese factories.