Are you ready to walk? The Lamiña Waterfalls, also known as the Úrsula Waterfalls, is the perfect hike to do with the family.  It’s not too difficult, although you have to be a walker because the route is approximately 8 kilometers. You can set off from Barcenillas or Lamiña, as both paths meet at the same point. Once you’re at this point, you go up a hill that will lead you to a cattle grate, which is a metal grill on the ground which serves to prevent livestock from escaping because they are scared of stepping on it and breaking their leg. The descent is indicated to the right of the gate. Warning! Once you reach the river, there’s no bridge, so you’ll have to cross it very carefully. Then, you go along the left of the river, and voila! You’ve arrived at the magical place where the waterfalls are.

As a warning, the roads that lead to the waterfalls cannot be accessed by car, despite signage in some areas stating the opposite. Only residents’ and agricultural vehicles are authorized. You will see the signs just outside of both towns. In Barcenillas, there’s a large parking lot next to the church where you can leave your car, that way you can enjoy the landscapes much more.

Technical information and recommendations:

►  Starts and ends: Barcenillas o Lamiña
►  Length: 8 km
► Duration: 2 h
► Level: easy
► Type of track: linear
►  Incline: +100 m./ -100 m.
► Type of path: forest trail and walking path
► Signpost: Green/white markers, although they’re not complete
► Drinking water: fountains in Barcenillas y Lamiña

Notes:  

1.  We recommend downloading the track of the route on your phone. 
2. Wear good hiking shoes and take a walking stick. 
3. Only leave your footprints on the ground: throw any trash you accumulate into the correct bin when you return.
4. The trail can be done on bicycle, but only up until the cattle grate. Here, you can lock the bike to a post; then, we recommend continuing on the main path and going up to Braña de Joces. The views here are fantastic.
5. Live in harmony with the environment: observe animals from a distance and respect the plants. If you walk quietly you may find some pleasant surprises.

Download more information and track HERE

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