Mysterious forest – Sanctuary of Escravitude loop from Pontecesures

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Mysterious forest – Sanctuary of Escravitude loop from Pontecesures

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Mysterious forest – Sanctuary of Escravitude loop from Pontecesures

07:16

110km

1,140m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.13 km for 66 m

After 67.9 km for 66 m

After 108 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.20 km

Mysterious forest

Highlight • Forest

Super nice section on the Camino Portugues. Can also be used with touring bikes without any problems.

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11.3 km

Northern Exit of Caldas de Reis (Camino de Santiago)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice bike path - off the road!

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29.9 km

Stream Crossing on Forest Path

Highlight • River

35.9 km

A Xunqueira de Alba

Nature Reserve

40.1 km

Community of Montes Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Coveted fresh water source along the camino

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59.5 km

Caldas de Reis

Highlight • Settlement

Traditional important stop along the Camino Portugues to Santiago de Compostella.
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61.0 km

Camino de Santiago Gravel Path (Bermana River Valley)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quaint off-road section of the Camino de Santiago trail, following the Rio Bermana valley between Caldas de Reis and Carracedo. Apart from a small paved section most of it is …

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84.2 km

Sanctuary of Escravitude

Highlight • Religious Site

Just five kilometers from the historic center of Padrón, this church is one of the most iconic on the Portuguese Way of Saint James. The story tells that it was …

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92.0 km

Gran Camiño Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

For those who do it by bike, I recommend taking panniers and nothing on your back.

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93.9 km

Viewpoint

107 km

Canle do Sar

Lake

108 km

Río Sar

Lake

110 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

28.4 km

26.3 km

12.0 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.4 km

27.6 km

14.9 km

5.64 km

2.08 km

646 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

20°C

10°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2022,Santiago de Compostela nach Pontevedra

From Santiago de Compostela we went on the Camino Portugues to Pontevedra. We mostly followed the Camino and avoided the country roads despite the rain. Some of the paths were slippery and you had to be careful.

The area is incredibly green - no wonder with the rain 😊. The small hamlets with their small streets were a welcome change.

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November 11, 2022,Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra

I had originally planned to ride the Camino Portugueseese de Santiago back to the van in Ponteverda, but arrived Santiago de Compostela later than planned so decided to tour the tarmac N550 for most of the way and fast track my return, however I still had a parking ticket when I got back :(

April 27, 2022,52 Ponteverda nach Santiago de Compostela…done 😊

Today, in dry weather, we went back on the camino to Compostela... brilliant tour, word seems to get around 🙃.. Endless hikers and there Alex with the bike 🚲... great atmosphere and great suffering.
I got along well with the rain today thanks to the numerous bus shelters 👌🙃..

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June 29, 2022,T66 - Santiago de Compostella nach Pontevedra

T66 - since today I'm on my way alone again, without Heimbert.
Without coffee we head straight south. I haven't made a plan yet as to where I'm going to stay tonight.
In the end I end up in a nice hostel in Pondevedra. I cross the city on the way to the hostel. A beautiful city with a great …

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