Pico del Águila – Las Médulas loop from Las Médulas

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Pico del Águila – Las Médulas loop from Las Médulas

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Pico del Águila – Las Médulas loop from Las Médulas

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5.32km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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81 m

Bar Tapería O Camiño Real

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The Bar Tapería O Camiño Real is a charming place in Las Médulas, it is a recommended place to enjoy good food and a pleasant atmosphere.
If you are nearby, don't hesitate to visit it! 😊

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908 m

Pico del Águila

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This peak rises to 1,688 meters above sea level and is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. From there, you can contemplate the beauty of the area and, …

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1.57 km

Las Médulas

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Las Médulas, located in Bierzo, northwest of the Montes Aquilanos and along the valley of the Sil River, is a fantastic landscape resulting from Roman gold mining. This place has …

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3.06 km

La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

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If you are interested in hiking and nature, these caves are fascinating places to explore. I hope you enjoy your visit! 😊

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3.19 km

La Cuevona (Las Médulas)

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La Cuevona: It is a gallery excavated in the mountain, part of the ancient network of tunnels and galleries used in Roman mining exploitation.
It has the highest height of …

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3.56 km

Peaks of Las Médulas

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The Romans devised an ingenious system to extract ore from the mine: they blew up the mountain by letting in large amounts of water. This water had to be brought …

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5.26 km

Las Médulas

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These rock formations are a relic of Roman gold mining.
The cultural landscape of Las Médulas has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

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5.32 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

1.45 km

355 m

179 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

1.30 km

939 m

427 m

175 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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12°C

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Comments

September 9, 2024,Las Medulas - die Goldmine

A short but very exciting hike in the Las Medulas Nature Park - in a gold mining area from Roman times - in search of gold. It was the largest gold mine in the Roman Empire - now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In ancient times, the Romans spent 200 years mining and hollowing out the claystone and completely destroying …

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