Cubillos del Sil: Circular Routes, Reservoir Views and Local History

Cubillos del Sil has several circular routes with different trail features. The Senda del Monte Meno is a circular route signposted with blue directional markers, while the Senda del Mirador–Refugio Meno is a circular route signposted with directional markers.

Nature

From the Peña del Cuervo viewpoint, the view extends across a large part of the El Bierzo region. The Mirador del Meno offers a privileged panoramic view of the Bárcena Reservoir.

The Senda de los Túneles is a circular route that passes through a tunnel of the former mining railway. The Senda de los Túneles offers views of the upper part of the Bárcena Reservoir. Along the route by the Bárcena Reservoir, there are picnic areas and shaded places to rest.

Wildlife mentioned in connection with Cubillos del Sil includes the otter, wildcat, roe deer and wolf. The routes can be distinguished by their markings, circular-route character, tunnel passage, views and available rest areas.

Culture and History

The parish church of San Cristóbal has medieval origins and was remodelled from the 16th century onwards. Its altar features a Baroque altarpiece; it also has a vaulted ceiling and a bell façade with a cylindrical bell tower from the 17th century.

The Casa natal de Severo Gómez Núñez is a palace-like house and houses a milestone dating from the time of Nero, which was found in Almázcara.

An important Roman road crossed old Cubillos and was later called Vía Nova, Camino de Santiago and, from the 18th century onwards, the Road of Carlos III or Carretera Vieja. The Camino Olvidado de Santiago, also known as Camino Viejo or Camino de Montaña, was one of the oldest pilgrimage routes to Santiago.

At Castromocho, the fortification wall and ditches on the northern side are clearly visible. Castromocho is a listed pre-Romanesque castro in Posadina that visitors can explore. A chapel near the town hall houses a small altarpiece with an unusual depiction of Saint Roch as a pilgrim.

Events

Cubi-Magia is a recurring street magic event in Cubillos del Sil. The fiestas in honour of San Cristóbal take place in Cubillos del Sil around 10 July, while those in honour of San Roque are held every year on 16 August.

Cubillos del Sil can be reached via provincial road 631 from Ponferrada or Villablino; buses to Cubillos del Sil also run several times a day.

When comparing a holiday apartment in Cubillos del Sil, you can place the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions side by side on accommodation sites; you can then weigh the landscape, cultural and festive themes of your own travel plans according to your personal focus.

Other places in the selection: Valencia De Don Juan, Quintanilla de Losada, Cistierna, Trabadelo, Canales, San Justo de Cabanillas, Rabanal de Fenar and Destriana.

El Bosque de los Sueños is a tourist hostel in Cubillos del Sil.

For the higher-level travel overview: León.