Gate of Charles V – Ría de Viveiro loop from Viveiro-Apeadoiro

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Gate of Charles V – Ría de Viveiro loop from Viveiro-Apeadoiro

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Gate of Charles V – Ría de Viveiro loop from Viveiro-Apeadoiro

03:37

32.4km

1,190m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 757 m for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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235 m

Porta de Valado

Highlight • Historical Site

Main East gate of the city, probably held smaller to be better defensible as it faces the inland area.

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790 m

Gate of Charles V

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Also called Mayor or Castle Gate, built in 1548 to replace a previous one, being the work of Pedro Pedroso, made in homage to Carlos I of Spain and V …

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910 m

Carlos V Gate and Misericordia Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This is an arched stone gate to the old city. Travelers who crossed the estuary via the Mayor or La Misericordia bridges reached the entrance to the old town.

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1.02 km

Ría de Viveiro

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From the bridge over the Viveiro estuary you get a magnificent view of this formerly walled town with its stone buildings facing the water. The Viveiro estuary is part of …

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23.4 km

View of Viveiro from Capilla Castelo

Highlight • Viewpoint

23.4 km

View of Viveiro and the Estuary from Monte Castelo

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At 450 meters above sea level, right next to the hermitage of San Martiño do Castelo is this magnificent viewpoint with one of the most unique views of Viveiro and its estuary.

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