Monastery of Santa Cristina – Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint loop from Castro

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Monastery of Santa Cristina – Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint loop from Castro

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Monastery of Santa Cristina – Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint loop from Castro

03:11

9.21km

370m

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: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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385 m

Traditional crops

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The PR-G 98 takes the Santa Cristina detour along an ancient country path dug into the mountainside centuries ago in remote and steep places, like the remains of the stone …

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1.51 km

Monastery of Santa Cristina

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The Benedictine monastery has its origins in the 10th century. First it was an independent monastery and after the reform of the 16th century, it remains as a priory dependent …

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4.49 km

As Fontiñas Viewpoint

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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 …

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7.46 km

Chestnut Trail in Parada de Sil

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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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8.99 km

View of the Sil Canyon from Ribeira Sacra Campsite

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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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9.03 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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9.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

2.94 km

2.41 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

2.94 km

2.40 km

588 m

165 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

September 13, 2025,Nach Parada del Sil

That was really my limit. After halfway, it's all uphill. And not on paths: over rocks. We were on the trail for 6 hours, including breaks. But: stunningly beautiful. And simple is boring 😉

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