From the Mirador Pozo de los Humos, you can view Pozo de los Humos from above via a suspension bridge. The waterfall lies between Pereña de la Ribera and Masueco; a hiking route leads there from Masueco. Check the condition of the infrastructure at the viewpoint before your visit.
Hiking: out-and-back route or circular hike
A hiking route leads from Masueco to Pozo de los Humos and back; it is 7 km long. The Masueco–Cascada del Pinero–Pozo de los Humos circular hiking route is 12.86 km long. Compared with the 7 km out-and-back route from Masueco to Pozo de los Humos, it is 5.86 km longer; the two options therefore also differ in their route format.
On the hiking route to Cascada del Pinero, the path runs behind the waterfall. The route from Masueco to Pozo de los Humos is also known as Senda de la Roblea and Senda de Unamuno. The GR-14 also passes through Masueco. To choose a route, compare their courses: the trail to Cascada del Pinero runs behind the waterfall, while the route to Pozo starts in Masueco.
Landscape around the waterfall
The area around Pozo de los Humos is characterized by oak trees, chestnut trees, low-growing shrubs and mostly exposed granite. The route to Cascada “Cola de Caballo” is considered particularly beautiful and offers another named hiking destination.
Mountain biking routes in the network
Masueco is also connected to mountain biking. Eight mountain biking routes start at the Centro BTT de Aldeadávila de la Ribera: three are low difficulty, one is medium and four are high difficulty. The BTT network covers just over 250 kilometers of correctly signposted trails classified by difficulty. It connects Aldeadávila de la Ribera with Masueco.
With four of the eight routes, the high-difficulty level is the largest of the three groups. As the network configuration may change, check the latest route information before your bike ride.
An architectural highlight
The Church of San Nicolás de Bari was built in the Isabelline Gothic style.
Masueco as a starting point for trip planning
When looking for hotels in Masueco, you can match your trip priorities with the local route connections: the 7 km hiking route starts in the village, and the GR-14 passes through Masueco. For the eight mountain biking routes described, however, the starting point given is the Centro BTT in Aldeadávila de la Ribera; the network connects the two villages.
Discover more destinations: San Felices De Los Gallegos, Cantagallo, Molinillo, Sequeros, Santa Marta De Tormes, Vega de Tirados, San Miguel Del Robledo, Villoria.
For the broader travel overview: Salamanca.
