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Reirigo Cave – Orellán Galleries loop from Las Médulas

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Reirigo Cave – Orellán Galleries loop from Las Médulas

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Reirigo Cave – Orellán Galleries loop from Las Médulas

04:19

14.3km

410m

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: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.45 km

Las Médulas

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Las Médulas, located in Bierzo, northwest of the Montes Aquilanos and along the valley of the Sil River, is a fantastic landscape resulting from Roman gold mining. This place has …

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4.47 km

Las Médulas Roman Gold Mines

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It was the most important gold mine, as well as the largest open pit gold mine in the entire Roman Empire.

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6.95 km

View of Las Médulas from Mirador de las Pedrices

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That was a difficult section. The wind was gusting quite hard, and the path wasn't safe. It certainly wasn't any better before the fire.

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7.19 km

Reirigo Cave

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The reddish colors and the caves in the formations are some of the characteristics of the Medulas.

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10.1 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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10.1 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 …

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13.7 km

Las Médulas Rock Formations

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Las Médulas is an impressive landscape environment formed as a result of Roman gold mining. Considered the largest open pit gold mine in the entire Roman Empire, this place offers …

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14.2 km

Las Médulas Roman Gold Mines

Highlight • Historical Site

Las Médulas, located in Bierzo, northwest of the Montes Aquilanos and along the valley of the Sil River, is a fantastic landscape resulting from Roman gold mining. This place has …

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

1.32 km

1.12 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

4.44 km

4.18 km

2.25 km

1.69 km

1.12 km

675 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

31°C

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Reirigo Cave – Orellán Galleries loop from Las Médulas

Las Médulas

Las Médulas Roman Gold Mines

View of Las Médulas from Mirador de las Pedrices

Reirigo Cave

View of Las Médulas from the Mirador de Orellán

Orellán Galleries

Las Médulas Rock Formations

Las Médulas Roman Gold Mines

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