Hidden in Burgos ProvinceWe find a place surrounded by myth and mystery, a corner that many locals associate with Hell itself. We’re talking about BuseronA strange geological phenomenon occurs in a town Pine forest villageIn the heart of Sierra de la Demanda. Get there with A Hiking route It is a wonderful experience and a perfect activity to do in the fall and enjoy the nature of Burgos.
The hell that Aldea del Pinar hides
Aldea del Pinar Beautiful mountain town Which has the perfect ingredients for unique country vacation living. There, in addition, is BuseronIt consists of a deep cavity resulting from the erosion of water that has been percolating for centuries between the limestone and sandstone. It is a lake of karst origin with an almost circular shape, with a diameter in its widest part of about 50.
Although for popular belief, it is much more than that: for some, an endless abyss; For others, there is a spring whose water boils To the rhythm of the underworld. And there’s more: legend says that centuries ago a curious traveler wanted to explore its depths He never came back. They say that after a few days his voice was heard among the echoes of the well. Since then, when the wind blows in the valley, many claim that the air seems to whisper their name.
How to get to hell
The road to Poceairón from Aldea del Pinar runs between them Paths lined with pine trees. only 1 km It separates the heart of the city from the place. As one approaches, the air seems to become denser, the colors fade, and the noise increases. Then a dark mouth appears in the middle of it Wild placeamong wild pine, juniper and juniper forests that grow on the rocky lands.
Carpets Moss and lichen They cover the ground at this time of year, in contrast to the copper color of the valleys that stains the beech trees. the Deer, deer and wild boars It can be seen in the shadows at dawn Griffon vulture Fly over the cliffs.
Between mushrooms and ancient stones
Not only does autumn bring legends to the Sierra de la Demanda; Breakfast time. Mycology is one of the natural gems of this region, with the pine forests surrounding Aldea del Pinar, Palacios de la Sierra or Quintanar de la Sierra offering an amazing variety of species. Chanterelles, Boletus, Senderuelas or Amanitas caesarea They attract fans and experts from all over Spain every year.
The mountains of the region are part of Benares del Sur Fungal Reserveincluded in the MICOCYL network in Castilla y León, with regulated areas and collection permits, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly experience. Walking through the forests, basket in hand and the air saturated with resin, becomes a ritual here for locals and visitors.
But not everything this land hides comes from the forest. Another of its great treasures takes us back to the early Middle Ages: Rock Cemetery Excavated in the rocks of Cuicabra, Revenga or Palacios de la Sierra, they are silent witnesses to the communities that inhabited these mountains more than a thousand years ago. Between the anthropomorphic tombs and tombstones carved into the sandstone, the scene acquires overwhelming beauty, uniting nature and history.