Designed to follow the Barragán River basin, this route runs along different altitudes, with the river as its central focus.

Before reaching the Eiras Reservoir, the course of the Barragán River runs through a patch of native forest in the deepest part of the basin, with areas of great natural beauty. The abundance of ethnographic heritage, including mills, bridges and “levadas” (channels which carried water to the mills), along with historical sites such as the ruins of the settlement known as A Cidade, will make this trail
an unforgettable experience.

The route is circular, with various points of access from nearby roads, allowing you to begin at a number of different spots. Starting from the place know as O Torreiro (San Salvador de Xunqueiras Parish), the trail descends towards the river along forest paths and refurbished “levadas”. It crosses the river to reach Freaza and begins a hilly section where you may encounter fighting bulls grazing freely. The path returns to the river basin, crossing the river at the Freaza crossing. Proceed carefully! It then enters a spectacular section that runs through the forest which gives the trail its name: Fraga del río Barragán.

This incomparable walk culminates at the ruins of A Cidade. After the settlement, continue up to As Lombas and close the loop by returning to O Torreiro in O Cabo da Raña.