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Source of the Miño River – Cruz de Meira loop from O Plantío

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Source of the Miño River – Cruz de Meira loop from O Plantío

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Source of the Miño River – Cruz de Meira loop from O Plantío

03:07

40.5km

1,030m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Reserva da Biosfera Terras do Miño

Reserva da Biosfera Río Eo, Oscos e Terras de Burón

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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687 m

Monastery of Santa María de Meira

Highlight • Religious Site

XII century monastery located in the main square of Meira. A good place to eat and drink throughout your trip.

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3.58 km

Source of the Miño River

Highlight • River

Steep climb from Meira to the source of the River Miño. It is worth the effort to see where this mighty river begins.

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3.73 km

Pedregal de Irimia – Source of the Miño River

Highlight • River

The Miño river is born, 695 meters above sea level, in the Pedregal de Irimia, in the town of Meira.

The Miño River runs for approximately 315 kilometers, passing through the provinces of Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra.

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5.79 km

Cruz de Meira

Highlight • Summit

Cruz de Meira is a mountain in the Cantabrian Mountains, located at an altitude of 834 meters. From the top you can see the line of wind power mills.

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40.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

1.40 km

344 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

10.8 km

441 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

34°C

12°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Source of the Miño River – Cruz de Meira loop from O Plantío

Monastery of Santa María de Meira

Source of the Miño River

Pedregal de Irimia – Source of the Miño River

Cruz de Meira

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