Rotas da Raia Ibérica Celebrates Final Day with Historic Hike

The cross-border hiking event, promoted by the Municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and the Diputación de Salamanca, concluded with a trek along the old railway line.

Railway path in Portuguese rural landscape with old tunnels.
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Railway path in Portuguese rural landscape with old tunnels.

Over two hundred people participated in the final 'Rotas da Raia Ibérica' event, hiking the 'Camino de Hierro' between La Fregeneda and Vega Terrón, celebrating the region's heritage and potential.

The "Rotas da Raia Ibérica" initiative concluded its year with the "Rota dos Túneis" or "Camino de Hierro" final day, attracting over two hundred participants. The route, connecting La Fregeneda to Vega Terrón, followed sections of the old railway line, offering unique and historically rich landscapes.
This hiking series is a joint creation of the Municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and the Diputación de Salamanca, part of a cross-border project aimed at promoting the border territory and its endogenous potential. Today's event marked the culmination of this annual initiative.
Alfeu Nascimento, Vice-President of the Municipal Chamber, who accompanied the series, expressed his gratitude to all participants for their strong turnout and the spirit of camaraderie shown throughout the journey.
The "Rotas da Raia Ibérica" promises to return, hoping to replicate moments of shared happiness and discovery among participants.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo (12/10/2026)