Fragas do Eume

Fragas do Eume

📍 A Capela

🥾 12 km · elevation gain 350 m · 4h · difficulty Moderate

Atlantic rainforest hiking through one of Europe's best-preserved temperate forests.

Highlights

• The Caaveiro monastery, above the river
• Europe's best-preserved Atlantic forest
• The Eume river and its historic bridges
• The natural park's wildlife and flora

Getting to the trailhead

Fragas do Eume Natural Park, reached via A Capela or Pontedeume (visitor centre). IMPORTANT: on weekends and in summer car access is restricted and a shuttle bus runs. Check before you go.

Terrain & tips

Forest track and path with moderate climbs up to Caaveiro. Bring water and grippy footwear; some stretches stay damp all year.

Tracks & info

Natural Park (Xunta) Find tracks (Wikiloc)