Route Chao de Pousadoiro-Muiño de García PRG 229
Chao de Pousadoiro-Muíño de García Route
Is ROUTE It runs entirely through the Ribeira de Piquín Council, within the Río Eo, Oscos, Terras de Burón Biosphere Reserve and the Natura 2000 Network. On this route we will get to know the forests that run along the Eo river until we reach the “Muíño de García.” and in which we can admire the fauna and flora of the area.
Access
The route begins in the recreational area and river beach of Chao de Pousadoiro, in Ribeira de Piquín. Which is reached by the LU-751 from Meira, and by the N-640 and LU-751 from Lugo.
Route information
• Distance 4.3 km
• Duration 2h. and 10 minutes
• Medium difficulty
• Ascent slope 17 meters
• Slope down 10 meters
Description of the route
We will begin the route in the recreational area and river beach of Chao de Pousadoiro, in Ribeira de Piquín, a wonderful place worthy of admiration. During the trail, we will continue along the right bank of the river Eo, and we will discover the different fields where the neighbors cultivate and obtain fruitful crops.
More or less in the middle of the route, we can see a hanging walkway called “Colado de Lamas”. And that keeps a great history since the legend tells that during the Carlist War burials of living people were carried out. We follow the path and pass through Las Vegas de Montefurado, reaching the end, at the detour, to Muíño de García. A mill built in 1892 by Mr. José García López and which is made up of two wheels moved by the old system of rodeznos. Here we can also visit two tunnels, used during Roman times, to divert the course of the Rodil River and obtain gold nuggets.
Ribeira de Piquín, a place to enjoy
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Ribeira de Piquín Properties
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Hiking in Ribeira de Piquín
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History in Ribeira de Piquín
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