Walker, there is a way
Historical pathways that forged the connection between cultures.
Historical pathways that forged the connection between cultures.
The Xeodestino Ancares Terras de Burón is an enclave where historical routes that have marked the identity of Galicia and its links with other regions converge. Among them, the following stand out:
Primitive Way: The first Jacobean route connects Oviedo with Santiago crossing municipalities such as Baleira, A Fonsagrada or Negueira de Muñiz. Declared World Heritage by UNESCO, it enters the Biosphere Reserve of Oscos, Eo and Terras de Burón, offering a route that unites natural landscapes, medieval history and unique experiences of personal connection. It was the route followed by Alfonso II in the 9th century from Oviedo to the tomb of the Apostle in Compostela, marking the beginning of the Jacobean tradition. It allows to approach complementary experiences as the Seimeira de Vilagocende a spectacular waterfall, or the path to the Mirador de Fonfría, ideal for viewing the landscape of the Sierra del Muradal. Already in the municipality of Baleira you should make a pause on the Camino de Santiago and go to know how were the living conditions of the ancient walkers and relive the Galicia of yesteryear inthe historic Pousada do Boieiro.The area of Cortevella or the route of the well and Ferreira are also good reasons to make a stop along the way.
French Way
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this route passes through Pedrafita do Cebreiro, where pilgrims find the village of o Cebreiro, an ethnographic treasure at an altitude of 1,300 meters that houses the Eucharistic miracle and the Holy Grail in the oldest church on the French Way, which was founded by the Benedictine Order in the ninth century. It preserves magnificent examples of pallozas, the traditional mountain dwellings, whose origin could be in Celtic times. They are built with stone and thatched roofs and many of them were inhabited until the mid-twentieth century. In O Cebreiro one of them functions as an Ethnographic Museum.
Via Künig
is a historical variant of the Camino de Santiago documented in the 15th century by the German monk Hermann Künig; commissioned by the Prior General of the Servite Order, he left a priceless treasure, the Pilgrims' Guide to Santiago. His proposal shortened the route from León to Compostela, avoiding the mountain passes. This road enters the Xeodestino through the village of Pedrafita do Cebreiro, and crosses the municipalities of As Nogais, Becerreá and Baralla on its way to Lugo. This route is an open-air museum, passing through lush chestnut forests and surprising enclaves that treasure stories of two thousand years of pilgrimages. It is a less traveled route, which aspires to be recognized as an official route, ideal for those who wish to combine adventure and spirituality. It allows you to enter the magical forest of Os Grobos making a detour of just 150 meters. From Becerreá it is worth approaching the Church of San Pedro de Cadolla, designated by the Diocese of Lugo as the official place to win the Jubilee.
Camino Real de Castilla
A historical route of commerce and culture designed and partially built by the engineer Carlos Lemaur in the 18th century, it connected Lugo with Villafranca del Bierzo, passing through the municipalities of Baralla, Láncara, Becerreá, As Nogais and Pedrafita do Cebreiro. Through a very complex route, he built a modern road for its time with magnificent examples of civil architecture such as the Carracedo bridge in Láncara. This route sought to facilitate commercial traffic, especially the transport of livestock and goods.
In the Xeodestino Ancares Terras de Burón, the Royal Road crosses a landscape of imposing mountains, deep valleys and native forests, which offer visitors a unique experience of connection with history and nature. This road highlights the ancient routes of muleteers and boieiros, who moved products such as wine, honey and meat from Galicia to the Castilian plateau.