The As Fontiñas viewing point is an excellent window into the best-preserved natural ecosystems in the Sil Canyon, a mysterious and balanced mix of water, stone, forest and space. The course of the Gavias stream reaches the edge of the cliffs from the fields of Requián and before entering the Sil River it plunges down a crazy and dizzying succession of rocky steps. In one of them it creates the Pozo da Ovella waterfall, a giant's cauldron that demonstrates the energy of the water when it falls furiously down the walls of the great Sil gorge.

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1. Monastery of Santa Cristina – Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint loop from Parada de Sil

12.1km

04:01

430m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Parada de Sil – As Fontiñas Viewpoint loop from Parada de Sil

7.10km

02:03

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Foxo do Lobo (Wolf Trap) – As Fontiñas Viewpoint loop from Parada de Sil

4.17km

01:13

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 540 m

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Location: Parada De Sil, El Barco De Valdeorras, Ourense, Galicia, Spain

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As Fontiñas Viewpoint

1. Monastery of Santa Cristina – Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint loop from Parada de Sil

2. Parada de Sil – As Fontiñas Viewpoint loop from Parada de Sil

3. Foxo do Lobo (Wolf Trap) – As Fontiñas Viewpoint loop from Parada de Sil

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