Hiking

Route of the Mazo de Meredo PR-AS 107

Route of the Mazo de Meredo PR-AS 107

The route goes through a deep eucalyptus forest with native vegetation, surrounded by numerous streams.

The route starts in Piantón, a charming village that was once the capital of the council, located about two kilometres from Vegadeo, where we recommend a stroll around the square and a visit to the church. We cross the so-called Puente Romano (Roman Bridge) and take the path to the left towards Arcilo. The path begins with a slight ascent through a deep eucalyptus forest mixed with remnants of native vegetation: chestnut trees, holly trees, laurel trees,... fed by numerous streams.

Once we reach Arcilo, we turn off to the right and continue along the path to Cobre, where we will find two possibilities to reach Meredo: a more direct 1.5 km path and another 3.5 km path, passing through El Foxo. Once in the Meredo area, we descend to the Mazo, where we can take the opportunity to recover our strength in the recreational area that surrounds it and learn more about the tradition of iron and the use of water power by observing the mazo and the mill.

Returning to the path again, we head towards Arcilo, accompanied throughout the route by the River Suarón, which pours its waters tirelessly into the Eo Estuary, noted for its important ecological and ornithological value. The route runs very close to the Sestelo manor house, an emblematic building in the region. On the way back to Piantón we will have a good view of the valley, a very humanised landscape where we will be able to see meadows, farmland, reforestation, etc.