A 7 km circular route, a 12 km linear route and a flat path along the stream show just how varied hiking in Ames can be. When choosing a day for hiking, the route type, length and difficulty provide useful guidance. Natural and cultural heritage sites also offer other focal points for a stay.

Choose hiking trails by length and route type

The Ruta de Riamonte is a 7 km circular route of moderate difficulty. The Senda Verde is also moderately difficult, but longer at 12 km and linear; it connects O Milladoiro and Bertamiráns. You can start or leave the route at several points along the way. Both trails are moderately difficult, but differ in length and route type: one loops back to its starting point, while the other connects two towns.

The Ruta do rego dos Pasos follows a different route. It runs along the stream’s left bank, is very flat and easy to walk, and takes you from the urban environment into nature in just a few minutes. The outward route is listed as 2 km, with another 2 km for the return. The temporary access point is on Calle del Lodeiro in Bertamiráns; check whether this access is currently usable before your visit.

A landscape of mills, viewpoints and wetlands

The mills of Riamonte lie in a riparian woodland among pools and small cascades. They operated throughout the summer using water stored in the Pozo and were part of a way of life organized around communal work. The mill landscape thus brings together a distinctive natural setting and the history of shared work.

The Mirador do Monte de San Marcos stands at an altitude of 343 metres. From there, panoramic views extend across the Sar River valley and the surrounding comarca. As Punxeiras Baixas offers a different natural highlight: the area is part of the Natura 2000 network and serves as a breeding or resting ground for numerous birds. The Brañas de A Devesa form an important biodiversity reserve and are among the few Galician wetlands that have not yet been drained. While As Punxeiras Baixas is described primarily as a bird habitat, the Brañas highlight the importance of wetlands that have been preserved.

Castros, architectural history and pilgrimage routes

Castro de Piñeiro is considered one of the largest castros in A Maía. The construction history of Pazo de Lens probably dates back to the late 15th or early 16th century; the pazo was renovated and expanded in the 18th century. The two sites offer different historical perspectives: the castro represents archaeological heritage, while the pazo reflects an architectural history spanning several centuries.

Two Camino de Santiago routes also pass through Ames. The Camino Real de Santiago a Fisterra-Muxía crosses the area, as does the final stage of the Camino Portugués from Padrón to Santiago. Another cultural route is the Ruta de Rosalía de Castro. It follows the Sar River through Ames, Brión, Padrón and Santiago, along the route marked by Avelino Abuín de Tembra. These different routes offer culture and pilgrimage enthusiasts several specific themes to consider when planning their trip.

A dated insight into food culture

The Festa do chourizo ao viño in Ortoño held its 20th edition in 2026 on Sunday, 12 July. Tastings included chorizo cooked in wine with cachelos, as well as boiled pig’s ear. If you would like to include a festival visit in your travel plans, check the date of the relevant edition.

For an overview of the wider region: Coruña.