Ruta del Sil (Ribeira Sacra)
Galicia, Spain
Spain · Belesar, Spain → Castro Caldelas, Spain
Distance
120 km
Stages
6
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
A 120-kilometer journey through Ribeira Sacra. From the terraced vineyards to the Sil River's edge, the Ruta del Sil is a modern spiritual route that whispers of ancient settlements.
Six stages unfold like a story, from Belesar to Castro Caldelas, each step revealing the haunting beauty of the region. The air is rich with the scent of damp earth and ripe grapes, while the historic monastery of Santo Estevo looms in the distance.
With a total elevation gain of 2,422 meters, it invites those seeking clarity amid the vines and cliffs. Best hiked in spring or autumn.
Stages
6 stages
Stage 1Distance18 kmAscent163 mDescent163 m
Stage 2A Maiorga → Os Peares
moderateDistance24 kmAscent192 mDescent329 m
Stage 3Os Peares → Alberguería
moderateDistance20 kmAscent441 mDescent377 m
Stage 4Alberguería → Parada de Sil
moderateDistance18 kmAscent794 mDescent311 m
Stage 5Parada de Sil → Fábrica da Luz
moderateDistance20 kmAscent367 mDescent720 m
Stage 6Fábrica da Luz → Castro Caldelas
moderateDistance20 kmAscent465 mDescent298 m
Points of interest
- Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil
Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil. Monument in baroque style, in Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil, Spain, designated as bien de interés cultural.
- Parador de San Esteban
Parador de San Esteban. Monument, in Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil, Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain, designated as bien de interés cultural.
- embalse de San Pedro
- Canón do Sil
National park covering 5933.4 km². The Sil Canyon (Galician: Canón do Sil) is a canyon in Galicia, Spain along the Sil.
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