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La Cuevona (Las Médulas) – Orellán Galleries loop from Las Médulas

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La Cuevona (Las Médulas) – Orellán Galleries loop from Las Médulas

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La Cuevona (Las Médulas) – Orellán Galleries loop from Las Médulas

02:18

6.98km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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77 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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1.93 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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2.05 km

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 all the existing galleries in Las Médulas.
It is an important reference point for those exploring the Las Valiñas path.
As you pass in front of La Cuevona, you will climb a small slope protected by a railing of wooden logs.
I hope you enjoy exploring La Cuevona! 🏞️🚶‍♂️

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4.24 km

Path to the Tunnel at Las Médulas

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4.29 km

Orellán Galleries

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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! 😊

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4.32 km

View of Las Médulas from the Mirador de Orellán

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Orellán viewpoint from where you have the best panoramic views of Las Médulas, in the Bierzo region.

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6.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

1.33 km

1.25 km

301 m

239 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

2.79 km

461 m

409 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Saturday 6 June

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La Cuevona (Las Médulas) – Orellán Galleries loop from Las Médulas

Bar Tapería O Camiño Real

La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona