The trail, that starts in Geraz do Lima and continues towards Arga mountain, merges in part with the Royal way to Santiago de Compostela (Royal Way of St. James) - also known as the Northern Way or Srª do Norte.

It is one of the most frequented trails in August, when one of the most popular festivals in Alto Minho is celebrated: S. João d’Arga. Departing from Lugar da Passagem or Embarcadouro de Lanheses next to the Lima River, it is possible to imagine the immense river traffic that anchored here until the middle of the 20th century. The boat “Água-arriba” and the 2 monoxyl pirogues of the 2nd or 3rd century BC, mentioned in the Ecomuseum, are indisputable landmarks of the strong connection to the river. Going up towards Arga mountain several Churches, Chapels and Alminhas (little shrines for the souls) are found at every step among the dense vegetation. The tour ends at the famous S. João d’Arga Monastery.

Datasheet PR22 -Pilgrims Trail

Duration: 7h00m

Distance: 24,5 km

Initial height: 10m

Minimum height: 585m

Maximum height: 10m

Difficulty level: Moderate

Category: Linear

Starting point: 41.723964, -8.675911


Informative leaflet: PR 22 - TRILHO DOS ROMEIROS

Route in KMZ format for download: KMZ_PR22 TRILHO DOS ROMEIROS