How about a 24 km, 600 m elevation gain alternative? @Charrito started this whole thing by pointing out that there is a very interesting, abandoned old Pazo on the other side of the river from O Barco. I started searching and found that I could combine to Wikiloc trails to make a 24 km alternative.
It was great, except maybe for the six or 7 km on the side of a very unraveled road at the end (I counted three cars).
First, you go on a very nice trail to the Pazo Arnado. Through lots of very small vineyard plots. Had a nice chat with a man who was working in one of them. Then up high to a 30 m waterfall which was really beautiful. From there up-and-down on beautiful dirt paths with gorgeous views. Is very well marked and very well maintained.From the town of Correxais, there was a beautiful long walk along a ridge, looking down on the dam, the river, and the extremely elongated town of A Rua. It was definitely not the direct route, but then that was not the point. I do think, though, that those last kilometers on the road would be a slog in the hot sun.
I crossed the river into A Rua on the pedestrian Roman bridge in Petín. I’m sure the current bridge is not Roman, but the millario right next to it is genuine, I was told. And as soon as you cross the bridge, there is the Pension Fabio a favorite of some forum members
I was very careful to take lots of pictures, so that you could judge for yourself if you are interested. The pictures are all on my Wikiloc tracks, which I’ve linked below.
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It was great, except maybe for the six or 7 km on the side of a very unraveled road at the end (I counted three cars).
First, you go on a very nice trail to the Pazo Arnado. Through lots of very small vineyard plots. Had a nice chat with a man who was working in one of them. Then up high to a 30 m waterfall which was really beautiful. From there up-and-down on beautiful dirt paths with gorgeous views. Is very well marked and very well maintained.From the town of Correxais, there was a beautiful long walk along a ridge, looking down on the dam, the river, and the extremely elongated town of A Rua. It was definitely not the direct route, but then that was not the point. I do think, though, that those last kilometers on the road would be a slog in the hot sun.
I crossed the river into A Rua on the pedestrian Roman bridge in Petín. I’m sure the current bridge is not Roman, but the millario right next to it is genuine, I was told. And as soon as you cross the bridge, there is the Pension Fabio a favorite of some forum members
I was very careful to take lots of pictures, so that you could judge for yourself if you are interested. The pictures are all on my Wikiloc tracks, which I’ve linked below.
O Barco de Valdeorras - Castillo de Arnado - A Pincheira - Mirador da Pincheira - A Rua
O Barco de Valdeorras - Castillo de Arnado - A Pincheira - Mirador da Pincheira - A Rua Hiking trail in O Barco de Valdeorras, Galicia (España). Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. I put in a ton of pictures, so that you can judge for yourself. If you are looking for a nice...
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to up my game above standard pilgrim fare on a few occasions!
