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OSM map layer · LineString
42.05, -8.10 · rel 19098762
42.05, -8.10 · rel 19098762
Megalitismo
12,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Orense · 42.05°N ·
8.10°W
12,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 17 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
14× ruins
Cabezo da Meda
summit ·
317 m off route
5,4 km
44%
Pedra Mourisca
summit ·
135 m off route
7,1 km
57%
Menhir da Mota Grande
ruins ·
109 m off route
8,9 km
72%
Mámoa da Mota Grande
ruins ·
165 m off route
8,9 km
72%
Mamoa do Alto da Portela do Pau 6
ruins ·
75 m off route
9,0 km
73%
Mamoa
ruins ·
184 m off route
9,0 km
73%
Mamoa do Alto da Portela do Pau 5
ruins ·
132 m off route
9,2 km
74%
Mamoa do Alto da Portela do Pau 3
ruins ·
200 m off route
9,2 km
74%
Outeiro do Ferro
summit ·
231 m off route
9,2 km
74%
Monumentos Megalíticos e de Arte Rupestre do Planalto de Castro Laboreiro
ruins ·
116 m off route
9,4 km
76%
Abrigo
ruins ·
on the route
9,9 km
80%
Mamoa do Alto da Portela do Pau 2
ruins ·
366 m off route
10,3 km
83%
Mamoa do Alto da Portela do Pau 1
ruins ·
442 m off route
10,3 km
83%
Mamoa de Lamas do Rego
ruins ·
45 m off route
10,9 km
88%
Mamoa de Lamas do Rego 1 e 2
ruins ·
on the route
11,0 km
89%
Dólmen do Alto da Portela do Pau 2
ruins ·
180 m off route
11,0 km
89%
Mamoas do Alto do Buscal
ruins ·
on the route
11,9 km
96%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Megalitismo is 12.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Megalitismo takes approximately 3h 5min to complete.
No, Megalitismo is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Megalitismo starts near coordinates 42.0253, -8.118.
Megalitismo is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Megalitismo is maintained and managed by Município de Melgaço.