recommended route
Pontevedra to Caldas de Rei
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/Photo: Laura Paterson, Macs Adventure
Skirt the marshland area of A Xunquiera de Alba and walk through fields of crops to Caldas de Rei.
easy
Distance 20.5 km
4:30 h
127 m
104 m
125 m
2 m
Walk through the historic centre of Pontevedra this morning until you reach the Puente del Burgo bridge over the Lerez River. Skirt round the marshland area of A Xunquiera de Alba before entering the beautiful landscapes of Bosques de Reiris and Lombo da Maceira. Walking through fields of crops you eventually reach the pretty spa town of Caldas de Reis.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
125 m
Lowest point
2 m
Tips and hints
This walk is part of the following itineraries:
WPSCPCW
WPSCPCW2
Start
Pontevedra (1 m)
Coordinates:
DD
42.435638, -8.643965
DMS
42°26'08.3"N 8°38'38.3"W
UTM
29T 529284 4698207
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Destination
Caldas de Rei
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional documentation. We have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
42.435638, -8.643965
DMS
42°26'08.3"N 8°38'38.3"W
UTM
29T 529284 4698207
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Reviews
Difficulty
easy
Distance
20.5 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
127 m
Descent
104 m
Highest point
125 m
Lowest point
2 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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