Ponte Sampaio Bridge – Río Tomeza Riverside Trail loop from O Alcouce

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Ponte Sampaio Bridge – Río Tomeza Riverside Trail loop from O Alcouce

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Ponte Sampaio Bridge – Río Tomeza Riverside Trail loop from O Alcouce

05:56

21.8km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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5.12 km

Galician Hórreo (Traditional Granary)

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The Galician hórreo is a specific type of hórreo in Galicia, a construction for agricultural use intended to dry, cure and store corn and other cereals before shelling and grinding them.

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5.29 km

Ponte Sampaio Bridge

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After passing the small town of Arcade and its beautiful gardens, you come face to face with this bridge, which goes over the River Verdugo. On the other side is …

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5.35 km

Start of the Chestnut Forest Trail

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A great way.

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9.80 km

Poza de rego

Lake

14.5 km

ENIL Río Gafos

Nature Reserve

16.3 km

Tomeza River Path

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River path of the Tomeza river, in Pontevedra.

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17.1 km

Waterfall and Stone Bridge on the Río Tomeza

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Beautiful point by the Tomeza river.

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18.8 km

Río Tomeza Riverside Trail

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This alternative to the Portuguese Way accompanies the Tomeza River through trails, wooden walkways and bridges. It has a linear layout of about 4 kilometers that you will not want …

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20.9 km

Forest Path with Eucalyptus and Chestnut Trees

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This pleasant path through the forest alternates dirt tracks and cobbled paths. Along it you can see eucalyptus, chestnut and pine trees. Leaving the forest, in addition, there are many …

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21.8 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

6.97 km

4.56 km

2.84 km

Surfaces

6.46 km

6.26 km

6.03 km

1.93 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

23°C

13°C

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Comments

May 26, 2025,Von Arcade nach Pontevedra

✨👣 Arcade → Pontevedra ✨

Today's shortest stage 🥾🌿 – out of town over many pristine, rocky paths 🪨🌾 and in the wonderful shade of the Rio Tomeza 🌳💧 all the way into Pontevedra 🏘️☀️. Upon arrival, we first stopped at the laundromat 🧺🫧 to freshen up before heading to the hotel 🛏️🕊️.

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June 4, 2024,Camino Português 11. Etappe Pontevedra

A scenic stage. Slightly shortened by starting in Arcade instead of Redondela. The forest path along the Rio Tomeza, which winds along the river, is particularly attractive.

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September 16, 2025,Arcade- Pontevedra

Another beautiful wooded route along the river

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May 31, 2022,9.Etappe vom Jakobsweg von Arcade nach Pontevedra

The 9 stage was very wet but thank God also very short. In the pouring rain, the cell phone camera didn't really want to.

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May 10, 2024,Spanien 9. Etappe von Arcade nach Pontevedra

It was really nice to hear this morning from Annette and Jana that they can hike again. After today's tour, Annette received a bee, a star and something else from us. She woke up with a migraine but still went with us and managed it really well. Lots and lots of ❤️ 🫶 ♥️ 💜 from me. Jana's leg is …

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May 10, 2024,9. Etappe von Arcade nach Pontevedra

After we left our great hotel, the path today was very picturesque, through villages, fields, over the mountain through the forest, etc. Luckily we decided on the route along the river, which gave us a real jungle feeling. It was already very warm today, so the path under the trees was very pleasant. Santiago is getting closer 💪😀

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June 13, 2025,van Vila do Conde naar Santiago de Compostella - Dag 8 - van A Calle naar Pontevedra

Short trip, beautiful walks in nature (thanks to choosing the 'option'!

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November 24, 2021,Camino Portuguese Etappe 9, Ponte Sampaio- Pontevedra

At some point it might have to come to this. Several pilgrims have reported falling ill on the way for centuries. I'm not sick, but I'm so exhausted that I need a break. After only 12 km I quartered in Pontevedra and will probably stay here tomorrow (it should rain for the first time anyway).

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