Hiking & Viewpoints
Kilometres of trails just 100 metres from the house
Hiking routes
Do Santo ao Souto Vello
About 6.7 km route with 447 m of elevation gain, descending from O Outeiro (Pinol) to Souto Vello and A Cividade, with views over the Sil River Canyon. The trailhead is about a 10-minute drive from the house.
Historia de Cadeiras y su mirador
It belongs to the municipality of Sober (parish of Pinol), in a lush area perfect for getting lost along the trails and eating in its picnic area. It stands out as a place of pilgrimage following the miracles attributed to the Virgin of Cadeiras.
Santuario de Cadeiras, Miradores, Petroglifos, Molinos y Embarcadero de los Chansís
A great trek of around 22 km with a moderate difficulty, taking in magnificent viewpoints along the mighty Sil River and through its impressive canyon.
Cimadevila de Pinol, Casar de Cima y Lobios
An out-and-back route of around 4 km with a low difficulty, to discover nearby hamlets.
Cimadevila de Pinol, Mer, Figueiroa, A Carqueixa, Pinol
A route of around 17 km with a low difficulty, to discover the charming hamlets of the Ribeira Sacra.
Ruta Cañón del Sil (Miradores de Sober)
Around 17 km with an easy difficulty. It combines woodlands, meadows, vineyards and spectacular views of the Sil Canyon.
Augascaída a Castro de Marce
A linear route of around 2.5 km that descends towards the Augascaída Waterfall (about 40 m drop) or the Castro de Marce, with views of the Miño.
De Doade a Augasmestas
Around 27 km with a moderate difficulty and considerable elevation change, passing viewpoints, traditional hamlets, vineyards and the spectacular A Cubela Meander.
Pasarelas del Río Mao
A spectacular route suitable for everyone, around 3.5 km, much of it along raised wooden walkways following the Mao River.
Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs are open-air rock carvings with a complex symbolism, a precursor to the symbols that came before writing. There is a free route to see the most important ones. Sober Tourist Office: 982 460 161.
Viewpoints of the Lugo side of the Ribeira Sacra
Mirador de Pena Pombeira
At the highest point of the municipality of Pantón.
Mirador de Pena do Conde / A Barca
The first viewpoint in the whole Ribeira Sacra, set in the Canyon of the Cabe River.
Mirador de Xabrega
On a small mound where the remains of a Celtic hillfort settlement still survive.
Mirador de Os Chancís
Part of the Sil Canyon can be seen from here.
Mirador de A Cividade
An avant-garde viewpoint designed by the architect Isabel Aguirre.
Mirador de O Boqueiriño
Fine panoramic views over the course of the Sil River.
Mirador de Santiorxo
Another view of the Canyon of the Sil River.
Mirador de Cadeiras
Magnificent views over the vertical walls of Parada de Sil; nearby, the Sanctuary of Nosa Señora das Cadeiras.
Mirador de Amandi
Set above vineyards on an almost vertical slope.
Mirador de Pena do Castelo
Next to a recently built chapel dedicated to San Amaro.
Mirador do Duque
Spectacular views looking out over the vineyards of Amandi.
Mirador da Capela
Very close to the century-old wineries.
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