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Santa Colomba De Somoza

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – View of the Montes de León loop from Santa Colomba de Somoza

Santa Colomba De Somoza

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – View of the Montes de León loop from Santa Colomba de Somoza

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Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – View of the Montes de León loop from Santa Colomba de Somoza

03:15

70.1km

850m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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11.9 km

Murias de Rechivaldo

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Murias de Rechivaldo is located on the banks of the Jerga River and preserves the only mill on the river in excellent condition.

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33.3 km

Foncebadón

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In a town of only 18 inhabitants we find five restaurants and seven accommodations. What the Camino de Santiago does!
From here there are only a few more meters of …

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35.8 km

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross)

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The prayer of the Cruz de Ferro reads: “Lord, may this stone, symbol of my effort on my pilgrimage, which I lay at the foot of the Cross of the …

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35.8 km

Iron Cross

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It is also known as Cruz de Fierro (Iron Cross). A mountain landmark (1504 m) that stands on the French Way in the mountains of León as it passes through …

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35.9 km

Cruz de Ferro (Puerto de Foncebadón)

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The Cruz de Ferro marks the highest point of the Camino Frances de Santiago. At the top of the port of Foncebadón, at 1504 meters.
Around the wooden post on …

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37.8 km

View of the Montes de León

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Great view on the stage from Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada.

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38.2 km

Refugio de Peregrinos Los Templarios (Manjarín)

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The Los Templarios pilgrim refuge is located in Manjarín, a tiny mountain enclave on the French Way. This hostel is one of the most peculiar and well-known on the route. …

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40.7 km

Cruz de Ferro on the Camino

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70.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.9 km

706 m

494 m

Surfaces

68.9 km

494 m

407 m

249 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

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Murias de Rechivaldo

Foncebadón

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross)

Iron Cross

Cruz de Ferro (Puerto de Foncebadón)

View of the Montes de León

Refugio de Peregrinos Los Templarios (Manjarín)

Cruz de Ferro on the Camino

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