PR-G 229 RUTA CHAO DE POUSADOIRO - MUÍÑO DE GARCÍA

Hiking
1010

Location

Ribeira de Piquín - Lugo

Coordinates:
43º 12' 03.7" N - 7º 12' 05.6" W
43º 10' 38.3" N - 7º 11' 58.8" W

Description

This path sets off from the well-kept and beautiful river beach of O Chao de Pousadoiro, and gently ascends along the left bank of the Eo river between riverside forests and agricultural fields. In places where the Eo channel is narrow, the vegetation becomes thicker and oak and other deciduous forests start to surround the path.

After crossing the mouths of the Salgueiro, Rendide and Castro tributaries, the narrow path, often used by fishermen, reaches the suspension bridge of Colado de Lamas. This route does not cross the river, but it is recommended that you cross the walkway to enjoy the view.

The route ends after crossing the Montefurado bridge. 50 metres into the route you will find the Muíño de García mill, which is a recommended stop. Nearby are two tunnels that transport water from the Rodil river, with one of these tunnels having been used for gold mining in Roman times.

TIPS

Not recommended in times of rain, storms or river flooding.

Access

You can reach the route from Lugo via the N-640 to Meira. Next, continue on the LU-751 in the direction of O Chao de Pousadoiro.

A plus

CHURCH OF SAN XOÁN DOS VAOS

Located just five kilometres from Muíño de García, this is an enigmatic place with an atmosphere of silence and solitude. This former priory of the Order of Saint John of Malta is one of the few temples in Galicia in which human skulls can be found as a decorative element, with five appearing embedded in the wall of the church atrium. There are several possible explanations for these skull decorations, but unfortunately its origin is simply another Middle Age enigma.

Longitude

4,2 km.

Point of Departure / Arrival

Point of arrival: Muíño de García, on the Os Cangos - Montefurado road (Concello de Ribeira de Piquín)
Starting point:

O Chao de Pousadoiro recreational area (Concello de Ribeira de Piquín)

Route

O Chao de Pousadoiro, Colado de Lamas hanging walkway, Montefurado-Muíño de Garcia.

Difficulty

Low

Duration

1 hour and 15 minutes.

Connections

With the PR-G 209. Nearby is also the PR-G 228.

Equipment

Hiking boots are recommended.

Services

In O Chao de Pousadoiro and, off the trail, in Meira.

M.I.D.E.

Effort M.I.D.E.:
Itinerary M.I.D.E.:
Displacement M.I.D.E.:
Enviroment M.I.D.E.:

Bicycle access

Not suitable

Horse access

Not suitable

cartography I.G.N. (1:25:000)

48-IV Meira

Further information

Concello de Ribeira de Piquín
Tel.: 982 333 601
info@ribeiradepiquin.es
www.ribeiradepiquin.es

Kind of route

Small travel

Interest

Natural interest

Connections with other trails

Map

Initial pickup date: 01/08/2019
Arriba