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When it was closed in 1985, the region lost its direct connection; the bridge fell into disrepair for decades and was inaccessible for a long time. Only in recent years has the entire route been reopened to hikers and visitors as the "Camino de Hierro" (Iron Way). Crossing the bridge offers spectacular views of the Águeda Gorge and the terraced landscapes of olive, almond, and vineyards. Today, it is an industrial monument and also a tourist highlight in the Arribes del Duero Natural Park.

The bridge was built as an iron truss structure following the French school's model (inspired by Gustave Eiffel) and spans the deeply cut Río Águeda, approximately 250 meters long and about 20 meters high above the river. The supporting structure consists of riveted steel girders resting on massive stone piers. It was part of the cross-border connection between Spain and Portugal, connecting Salamanca to Porto. Due to its challenging topography—gorges, steep mountain slopes, and narrow valleys—the line was considered one of the most spectacular railway lines in Europe, with a total of 20 tunnels and 13 bridges, of which the Águeda Bridge was the most famous. It served as the gateway to the La Fregeneda–Barca d'Alva border station, where the crossing into Portugal took place.

The former railway bridge over the Río Águeda near La Fregeneda is one of the most impressive structures on the disused La Fuente de San Esteban – Barca d’Alva railway line (opened in 1887, closed in 1985).

This pier was built in the 1980s to revitalize the economy of the border region and take advantage of the navigability of the Douro River for freight traffic. Although its use for freight transport has been limited, it is currently used primarily by tourist boats that operate cruises from Porto.

The Vega Terrón Pier is the river port of La Fregeneda, located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and León. It lies at the mouth of the Águeda River into the Duero, forming a natural border between Spain and Portugal.

Very interesting when cruise ships dock. There's also a restaurant and an information center for children. The ticket office for the Camino del Hierro is also located there.

A great view of the Duero and a beautiful hiking trail.

The closed gates on stage 42 of the Senda del Duero can be opened to go through. Don't forget to close them again 😉