The PR.AS-146 offers a specific hiking route in Ovinana: traces of Roman gold mining can be seen at Alto La Brueba, and from the summit of El Cauríu, panoramic views stretch far across the Asturian landscape. In the village are the ruins of the medieval church of Santa María de las Nieves; Ovinana also preserves fine examples of traditional architecture. The fertile Ría Miranda adds a history of cultivation to these themes. Hiking routes, architectural history and cultural landscapes thus stand as distinct points of interest alongside one another.

Hiking the PR.AS-146

The route can be walked downhill from L’Altu la Brueba to Auviñana/Oviñana. However, Oviñana is the recommended starting point: from there, the route climbs to La Brueba and El Cauríu. It then continues via Lleiguarda and Beyu, returning to the AS-227 road near the Parador de Silviella. The directions therefore differ in more than just the starting point: the downhill route leads to Oviñana, while the recommended route starts there with a climb and eventually returns to the AS-227. Check local conditions and signage before setting out.

Mining Traces and Panoramic Views

Traces of the ruinae montium system, which the Romans used to extract gold, can still be seen in the landscape at Alto La Brueba. At El Cauríu, the focus is on the summit views: it offers beautiful, far-reaching panoramas across the Asturian landscape. This contrast helps put the route into perspective: at Brueba, the historic use of the land takes centre stage; at Cauríu, it is the expansive views.

Church Ruins and Traditional Architecture

The ruins of the church of Santa María de las Nieves date back to medieval times. The nave has a square chapel in front of a triumphal arch and a semicircular barrel vault. There is a small embrasure in the chancel, whose shape resembles Romanesque windows. The chapel, triumphal arch and vault offer specific points of reference for the architecture; the comparison with Romanesque windows, by contrast, refers to the small opening in the chancel. The church ruins can therefore be characterised not only by their age, but also by individual architectural features. Ovinana also preserves fine examples of traditional architecture. This is a broader reference to the village’s built environment than the single church, complementing its clearly defined medieval history.

Ría Miranda and Its Agricultural History

Ovinana lies in the fertile Ría Miranda. Horticultural produce and grains such as escanda, wheat, millet and panizo were grown there. From the 16th century onwards, maize and “fabas” were added; potatoes and tobacco followed in the 19th century. The fertile Ría Miranda describes the landscape, while the crops and their dates place its agricultural use in historical context. This gives the landscape its own historical significance alongside the hiking route and architectural history.

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