The castle consists of a large polygonal enclosure (more than 8,000 square meters) with double and triple defenses forming barbicans, towers, rooms and a large patio or albacar.

Translated by Google •

JavierCR 🇪🇸

September 20, 2022

In the Middle Ages it was one of the largest fortresses in northwestern Spain. In 1211 Alfonso IX made peace with the Order of the Temple and donated the town of Ponferrada to it. In the year 1226 the Templars had already fortified the town.

Translated by Google •

THE

June 4, 2023

Very beautifully preserved castle with a nice museum. Here too you get a nice stamp.

The castle, which once belonged to the Knights Templar, is still in ruins and bears witness to their power.

Translated by Google •

Details

Informations

Elevation 570 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 30 October

16°C

11°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 1.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Ponferrada, Bierzo, León, Castile and León, Spain

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Paseo del Río Sil en Ponferrada

Roman Bridge of Molinaseca

Pico de Pajariel

Senda de Bas

Riego de Ambrós

El Túnel de Toral de Merayo

Castillo templario de Ponferrada

Ayuntamiento de Ponferrada

Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Encina

Senda del Río Oza

Estatua de Nazareno Lambrion Chupacandiles

A Ponferrada

Ponferrada Castle

1. Molinaseca from Ponferrada — circular by the Roman Bridges — the Camino de Santiago

2. El Castillo de Ponferrada — circular por los ríos Sil y Boeza

3. Pico de Pajariel from Castillo de Ponferrada — circular

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️