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Famous pass, feared by medieval pilgrims, practically connects the Bierzo with Galicia. The climb from Villafranca del Bierzo is no joke, but doable. Just take it easy.

Perfect road for a bike ride, you have to be careful in summer because of the vehicle traffic

At the end of the 11th century, Osmundo, Bishop of Astorga, ordered the construction of a bridge (partly made of iron = pons ferrata) over the Sil for the pilgrims on the Way of St. James, near which a settlement was built. At the "pons ferrata", the iron bridge, the Knights Templar built a huge castle on a surface area of 160 x 90 m to protect the pilgrims on the Way of St. James. The medieval castle complex was inhabited by the Knights Templar from 1178 to 1312. Source: Wikipedia

After a long and hard climb you finally reach the pass and can be proud of yourself.

Here you have finally reached the long-awaited pass.

One of the most beautiful places on the Way of St. James is this church on the O Ceibero. When you are there, you should definitely light a candle and read the pilgrim's prayer to reflect on yourself and the path.

With O Cebreiro you enter Galicia, breathe in the real mountain air and can happily tick off the last big mountain climb. From here, hilly Galicia is not without climbs, but none like this one... O Cebreiro itself is small, almost unspectacular and if you're unlucky, the old pilgrim church is also closed... But don't despair, this is just the beginning of Galicia's beauty....