Pico de Placias is another impressive place for hiking and nature lovers. A popular route starts from the parking lot next to the archaeological classroom. The route is circular, following the perimeter path to the Orellán viewpoint and then linking with the Valiñas path in the direction of La Cuevona and La Encantada.
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July 11, 2021

Hiking

Another point of view of the whole of Las Médulas. It is part of the route of the perimeter path.

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Aureli

March 16, 2023

Running

Located at 1,022 meters above sea level, from Pico de Placias, we have another point of view of the landscape monument of Las Médulas. A great section to run.

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Location: Borrenes, Bierzo, León, Castile and León, Spain

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