Lerín Saltwater Spring

Lerín Saltwater Spring

A circular route through the ravines of Lerín, taking in pine forests and the historic saltwater spring linked to the old salt pans.
We start the circular route at the Lerín pools. We begin with a gentle climb along the ridge of the Sierra del Monte, surrounded at all times by a pine forest. After the first kilometre and a half of the route, we begin the descent whilst taking in the ravines of this part of Lerín. Erosion has shaped a landscape that surprises and delights visitors. We take a turn off the main path which, after 400 metres, leads us to the saltwater spring. This spring is one of the remnants of the traditional salt-making trade, which took place in Lerín from the 12th century until 1972. Finally, we return to the junction of the turn-off and continue along the path until we reach the town centre of Lerín and the starting point of the route.