- HIKING -

Located in an area of 133 square kilometres, the municipality of Sober is privileged of being set within a spectacular natural environment. The Sil Canyon is its most prominent landmark, forming the southern municipal and provincial boundary, while the River Cabe, which is equally impressive, defines the western limit.

Its natural areas are part of the Natura 2000 network and are designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), due to their rich biodiversity and great potential for habitat restoration.

Undoubtedly, it is an unforgettable experience to explore trails where Mediterranean species such as cork oaks and arbutus, commonly known as strawberry trees, blend with native species including oaks, chestnut trees, heather and gorse.

If you are lucky, you may spot hidden among these forests some grey herons, storks, falcons, bats and owls, as well as wild boar, deer, common genets, wildcats, fox, squirrels among others.

Sober is a land of forests, rivers and natural areas and hideaways where flora, fauna and local communities coexist in harmony.

We all share the responsibility of ensuring this balance is preserved, by contributing to the conservation and protection of this unique environment.

While almost any track or forest path can become a hiking route, you can find below the most popular established routes for you to explore.

 

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PR-G 86 SENDEIRO DOS VIÑEDOS DA RIBEIRA SACRA

PR-G 86: RIBEIRA SACRA VINEYARDS TRAIL

Officially certified in 2015, this route connects the village of Rosende with the River Sil. The 12.3 km linear pathway passes through several hamlets, vineyards and pine forests, culminating in a downhill stretch alongside old mills that lead to the river Sil.

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PR-G 157 DOADE – AUGASMESTAS WALKING TRAIL

Starting in Doade, on the upper northern slopes of the Sil Canyon, this linear walk takes in stunning landscapes and dense woodlands, passing through near-abandoned hamlets and rivers such as the River Lor.

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XABREGA WATERMILLS TRAIL

This route is a section of the officially certified PR-G 86 Vineyard Trail. It covers a 1.2 km stretch running parallel to the Xabrega stream until it meets the River Sil. Along the way, you can see partially restored watermills that once harnessed the power of the current.

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Eucalipto do Médico
THE ``EUCALIPTO DO MÉDICO`` ROUTE

The circular route begins next to the Boqueiriño viewpoint, where we ascend along a dirt track that serves as a firebreak. Here, you will find breathtaking views of the canyon, alongside areas of scrubland, cork oak and strawberry tree forests, and oak groves interspersed with vineyards. The route is named after a remarkably large eucalyptus tree which is over a hundred years old.

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