Ruta del Sil (Ribeira Sacra)

Ruta del Sil (Ribeira Sacra)

Galicia, Spain

Ribeira Sacra, Belesar to Castro Caldelas

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.

Highlights

  • Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil
  • Parador de San Esteban
  • Castro Caldelas
  • Belesar
  • Fábrica da Luz

Stages

  1. 1

    Belesar to Área Recreativa de A Maiorgaeasy

    18 km163 m163 m

  2. 2

    A Maiorga to Os Pearesmoderate

    24 km192 m329 m

  3. 3

    Os Peares to Albergueríamoderate

    20 km441 m377 m

  4. 4

    Alberguería to Parada de Silmoderate

    18 km794 m311 m

  5. 5

    Parada de Sil to Fábrica da Luzmoderate

    20 km367 m720 m

  6. 6

    Fábrica da Luz to Castro Caldelasmoderate

    20 km465 m298 m

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