The name "Gemeses Terra de Passagem” ( crossing site) comes from the place of “Barca do Lago” was one the best places of passage since ancient Roman times and the Middle Ages, in which it became the crossing point for pilgrims travelling towards Santiago de Compostela.
Without steep slopes, with the exception of the ascent and descent of the Mount of “Arnelas”, we can make this path smoothly, in lands that inclined towards the river “Cávado”.
The village of Gemeses it is ideal for this type of activity, the peaceful and beauty of the landscape offers a perfect setting to an commune with nature. The richness of its historic and religious heritage portrays the great periods of our history.
Footpath location: Gemeses
Point of departure/ arrival: The church of Gemeses
Lat 41º 31’ 23.9’’ N 8º 43’ 34.6’’ W | 38m
Footpath type: small route and circular
Footpath scope: historical, landscaping, natural, religious
Lowest point: 3m (Barca do Lago)
Highest point: 145m (Monte de Arnelas)
Elevation gain +:291m
Elevation loss - :291m
Points of interest: The church of Gemeses , The shrine « Alminhas do Paço »,The view point of « monte de Arnelas » and the remains of an ancient wild mill and chapel ; The chapel of » N. Sr.ª da Conceição », The shrine « Alminhas de Lauro », The chapel of »Nossa Senhora do Lago », The shrine « Alminhas da Barca do Lago »,The manor house « Solar dos Gayos » The manor house of « Machados », The stone cross » cruzeiro da Barca », the shrine « Alminhas de S.to Ovídeo », The Portuguese Coast path of Santiago , The shrine « Alminhas do Garrido ».
Location: Esposende
Without steep slopes, with the exception of the ascent and descent of the Mount of “Arnelas”, we can make this path smoothly, in lands that inclined towards the river “Cávado”.
The village of Gemeses it is ideal for this type of activity, the peaceful and beauty of the landscape offers a perfect setting to an commune with nature. The richness of its historic and religious heritage portrays the great periods of our history.
Footpath location: Gemeses
Point of departure/ arrival: The church of Gemeses
Lat 41º 31’ 23.9’’ N 8º 43’ 34.6’’ W | 38m
Footpath type: small route and circular
Footpath scope: historical, landscaping, natural, religious
Lowest point: 3m (Barca do Lago)
Highest point: 145m (Monte de Arnelas)
Elevation gain +:291m
Elevation loss - :291m
Points of interest: The church of Gemeses , The shrine « Alminhas do Paço »,The view point of « monte de Arnelas » and the remains of an ancient wild mill and chapel ; The chapel of » N. Sr.ª da Conceição », The shrine « Alminhas de Lauro », The chapel of »Nossa Senhora do Lago », The shrine « Alminhas da Barca do Lago »,The manor house « Solar dos Gayos » The manor house of « Machados », The stone cross » cruzeiro da Barca », the shrine « Alminhas de S.to Ovídeo », The Portuguese Coast path of Santiago , The shrine « Alminhas do Garrido ».
Location: Esposende
