Route O Pedregal-Corno da Órrea
Route O Pedregal-Corno da Órrea
This ROUTE It begins in the Aula de la Naturaleza de Meira, where there is a poster that offers very detailed information about the trail. Along the way we will be able to see characteristic fountains, a viewpoint, and enjoy the Nature of the Lugo Mountain.
Route description
The route begins at the Nature Classroom located next to O Porto da Pena. There you will find a panel with all the detailed information of the path.
The route begins on asphalt to the Pedregal de Irimia, where it becomes a dirt path sharing the itinerary with the Miño-Eo route from this point to almost the end of the wind farm at its northernmost point. The views from the wind farm are absolutely fantastic.
The route continues through silent pine forests until it reaches the Corno da Órrea viewpoint and then returns to the wind farm. All the way you can enjoy streams and springs such as Cabana, La del Francés or Rega da Gadella, and also wild animals such as roe deer, horses or cows, goshawks, foxes, etc.
Route information
Distance: 19 km.
Duration: 5h.
Difficulty: Medium
Well marked route by means of signs, arrows and panels.
Possibility of reducing it in two shorter circular routes.
It has a signposted shortcut to reduce it after the waterfall.
Minimum altitude: 889 masl.
Maximum altitude: 484 masl.
Type of route: circular.
Accessible on foot, mountain bike and horse.
Access
From Meira, along the CP-3003 (next to the Meira church) to Pedregal de Irimia (2.5km.) There is parking for vehicles. The route begins next to the rest area.
