PR-G 182 BIDUEIRAL DE GABÍN

Hiking
1228

Location

Montederramo - Ourense

Coordinates:
42º 14' 07.1" N - 7º 29' 39.9" W

Description

The Bidueiral de Gabín is a birch forest (bidueiros in Galician) belonging to the parish of Gabín, on the north side of the Sierra de San Mamede. It is considered to be the southernmost birch forest in Europe, as this species is more typically found in Nordic countries.

You can access the starting point, Campo do Casar, via a dirt track that can be driven on by mountain vehicles; it is therefore recommended that you use the off-road taxi service available from the town of Montederramo. The access and the entire route follows forest tracks with gentle slopes, so they can easily be traversed on foot or by bicycle.

Birches in Spain rarely form a forest, although they are frequently found in the northern mountain ranges where, as in Montederramo, they are interspersed with holly, rowan, heather and berry trees. Along the route, we will also cross other areas of wild pine forest.

Access

You can reach the route from Ourense via the OU-536 to Leboreiro. Turn right on the OU-0602 towards Montederramo. Pass Montederramo and take the detour to the right towards Gabín and A Mogaínza. Upon reaching A Mogainza, turn right onto a dirt track that leads to Campo do Casar. This section is recommended for off-road vehicles.

Longitude

9,5 km.

Point of Departure / Arrival

Point of arrival: Campo do Casar (Concello de Montederramo)
Starting point: Campo do Casar (Concello de Montederramo)

Route

Campo do Casar, Bidueiral de Gabín, Campo do Casar.

Difficulty

Low

Duration

3 hours. If you are starting A Mogainza and returning their (over 9 km round trip), add 3 more hours.

Equipment

Not recommended in winter. Snow is often found on this route because it often runs at above 1,200 meters of altitude. If you do walk it in winter, it is advisable to go prepared with warm clothes, hiking boots and poles. The route is away from urban centres. Bring provisions and water.

Services

Off the trail, in Montederramo.

M.I.D.E.

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Bicycle access

Totally suitable

Horse access

Totally suitable

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

227-III Rebordechau

Further information

Concello de Montederramo
Tel.: 988 292 000
concello.montederramo@eidolocal.es
www.montederramo.es

turismo.ribeirasacra.org

Kind of route

Small travel

Interest

Natural interest

Map

Initial pickup date: 01/08/2019
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