Sierra del Eje, Mountain and protected site in Ourense province, Spain.
The Sierra del Eje reaches an elevation of 2127 meters within the Macizo de Peña Trevinca range in eastern Galicia.
The mountain area has supported agricultural communities for generations, with shepherds utilizing its slopes for livestock grazing through different seasons.
Local festivals in the municipalities of A Veiga and Carballeda de Valdeorras maintain connections to traditional mountain life and seasonal agricultural practices.
Hiking trails across the Sierra del Eje offer various difficulty levels, with access points from both A Veiga and Carballeda de Valdeorras municipalities.
The mountain contains slate quarries that provide employment for local communities while shaping the physical appearance of certain slopes.
Location: A Veiga
Location: Carballeda de Valdeorras
Elevation above the sea: 2,127 m
Part of: Macizo de Peña Trevinca
GPS coordinates: 42.24521,-6.79682
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:07
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