The best MTB trails in Serra Da Enciña Da Lastra

The Mirador de Orellán is a spectacular observation point located in the town of Orellán, in the municipality of Borrenes, León. This viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of the cultural landscape of Las Médulas, an ancient Roman gold mining complex declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Near the viewpoint, you can visit the underground galleries that were part of the Roman gold mining system. Entry costs €3 and a helmet with headlamp is provided for the visit.

This small shrine, built in honor of the Mother of God, consists of a square pillar made of natural stone, on top of which a statue of the Virgin Mary is enthroned. It is rather small in comparison to the massive pillar (perhaps the word tower would be more appropriate). Larger and more conspicuous, however, is the wooden cross attached to the stone pillar, which stands out clearly against the dark background of the stone due to its light color. The simple cross has no corpus, but the characters for "Alpha" and "Omega" hang down from the side arms of the crossbeam. These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet and refer to the words from the Revelation of John, the last book of the New Testament: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. If anyone is thirsty, I will give him a free drink from the spring of the water of life" (Rev 21:6).

If you decide to explore this route, you will be surrounded by nature and stunning views. Enjoy your hike! 🏞️🚶‍♂️🥾🚵🌞

If you decide to explore this route, you will be surrounded by nature, history and stunning views. Enjoy your hike! 🏞️🚶‍♂️🥾🚵🌞

It is located near Las Médulas, an ancient Roman gold mine. You can get to the viewpoint through the Perimeter Path. It begins in the town of Las Médulas and follows the Senda de las Valiñas until you reach the Mirador de las Pedrices. From the viewpoint, you will enjoy impressive views of Las Médulas and the remains of the peaks. You will also be able to see the Campañana Reservoir and the town of Lago. I hope you have the opportunity to visit this beautiful place! 😊

The Orellán Gallery is an ancient underground water conduit that extends for about 100 meters. Its original function was to transport water from inside the mountain to burst it from within. The conduit ends at a viewpoint located in a vertical cut of the mountain, offering an impressive view. These galleries were part of the mining exploitation system known as Ruinae Montium. The Romans used these structures to extract minerals and natural resources. I hope you enjoy this historical and natural experience! 😊

Also known as Mirador do Xuguiño, this viewpoint is located on the slope of Mount Meda, almost 1000 meters high. It was added to the network of viewpoints of the Parada de Sil municipality in 2019. From here, you will be able to appreciate the grandeur of the valley and its vertical canyons, including the meander that forms Os Cotarros in Belmonte, an emblematic image of the Sil Valley and the entire Ribeira Sacra. The Chao de Maseiros Viewpoint is an excellent place to learn about the peculiarities of the Las Médulas Natural Monument. I hope you enjoy the stunning views from this viewpoint! 🌿🏞️

The Saliencia Lakes are located in the heart of the Somiedo Natural Park, in the south of Asturias and almost on the border with Castilla y León. These four lakes of glacial origin (Cueva, Calabazosa, Cerveriz and Almagrera) were declared Natural Monuments and are part of the Somiedo Biosphere Reserve. The circular route through the Saliencia Lakes is quite simple and suitable for all audiences. It begins in Alto de la Farrapona, on the SD-1 highway, right at the border point between Asturias and León.