Tejedo de Ancares: Slate Houses, Hiking Trails and Culture

Tejedo de Ancares is home to numerous slate houses; some of them feature the traditional Bercian wooden balcony extending across the main façade. This architectural style is as much a part of the village landscape as its historical landmarks and paths into the mountain landscape.

Culture

Next to the bridge at the entrance to Tejedo de Ancares stands a historic water mill, which was restored a few years ago. The Ermita de Santa María Magdalena is located in a recreational area; Santa María Magdalena is the patron saint of Tejedo de Ancares.

Another historical landmark is the Ferrería de Tejedo de Ancares. In August 1788, the municipal council of Tejedo and Pereda de Ancares granted permission for its construction. The facility used the power of a waterfall to operate the hammer and the air-supply system.

Geographical Setting

The Alto de Cuíña mountain is located in the vicinity of Tejedo de Ancares. The Mustallar peak is also nearby. In the wider regional surroundings of Tejedo de Ancares lies the church of Igrexa de Santa María A Real do Cebreiro.

The LE-4211 road leads to Puerto de Ancares, which is about 8 km from Tejedo de Ancares. The pass is also the starting point of a route to Pico Miravalles, whose course connects the village's mountain setting with a specific hike.

Hiking

At the starting point of the route from Puerto de Ancares to Pico Miravalles, there is a viewpoint and a picnic area. Along the way, there are views of the Balouta valley, Pico Cuiña and the Valle de Ancares.

The linear route from Suertes to Tejedo de Ancares is approximately 6.6 km long. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes each way, has an elevation gain of 411 metres and is of moderate difficulty.

The linear route from Puerto de Ancares to Pico Miravalles is approximately 4 km and 23 metres long, takes about 2 hours each way and is also of moderate difficulty. Signposts mark its course. The different lengths and walking times of the two linear routes can be compared when planning the scope of a day hike.

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Other Places

San Justo de la Vega, Astorga, Isoba, Pallide, San Cristóbal De Valdueza, San Emiliano, Zacos and Valverde De La Virgen

Nature

The route from Tejedo de Ancares to the source of the Río Ancares runs westwards along the river and crosses the Arroyo da Cavorca.

A postglacial landslide in a glacial valley displays a well-preserved morphology. Both the head scarp and the displaced mass are visible, and several viewpoints enhance the scenic value of the site.

For the higher-level travel overview: León.