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El Barco De Valdeorras
Parada De Sil

Soul shrines – Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint loop from Parada de Sil

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Hiking trails & Routes
Spain
Galicia
Ourense
El Barco De Valdeorras
Parada De Sil

Soul shrines – Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint loop from Parada de Sil

Moderate

16

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Soul shrines – Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint loop from Parada de Sil

02:27

8.79km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel

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152 m

Soul shrines

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The petos de ánimas or “soul piggy banks” are an artistic expression of medieval popular architecture linked to the cult of the dead and beliefs about life and death. In …

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2.86 km

In the surroundings of Parada de Sil there are several paths marked by old “carriozas” or traditional paths that run through beautiful “castiñeiros” (chestnut) forests, with centuries-old specimens, buildings and …

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4.54 km

Miradoiro dos Penediños is a beautiful viewing point located in the Ribeira Sacra, a region known for its stunning landscapes and terraced vineyards along the Miño and Sil rivers in …

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4.59 km

Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint

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Excellent views from one of the steepest areas of the Sil Valley. Located at 628 meters, the viewpoint offers privileged views of the mountains separated by the Sil River, in the Ribeira Sacra.

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8.79 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.33 km

1.87 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.50 km

1.58 km

249 m

226 m

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Highest point (670 m)

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