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Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – View of the Montes de León loop from Astorga

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – View of the Montes de León loop from Astorga

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Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – View of the Montes de León loop from Astorga

05:08

97.3km

1,790m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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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Waypoints

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Parking

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670 m

Gaudí Palace

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There is a beautiful, shady park in front of the city walls. In the background you can see the city wall restored by Gaudi.

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5.12 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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7.23 km

Castrillo de los Polvazares

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Very interesting, beautiful historic village, the detour is definitely worth it, despite the cobblestone street

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29.7 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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29.7 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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29.7 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.
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31.6 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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49.3 km

Molinaseca Roman Bridge

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The small Bercian town of Molinaseca, located a few kilometers from Ponferrada, is one of the most important enclaves on the Jacobean Route. Its streets with a medieval flavor invite …

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97.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

94.1 km

2.15 km

938 m

171 m

Surfaces

93.6 km

2.34 km

764 m

610 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – View of the Montes de León loop from Astorga

Gaudí Palace

Murias de Rechivaldo

Castrillo de los Polvazares

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross)

Iron Cross

Cruz de Ferro (Puerto de Foncebadón)

View of the Montes de León

Molinaseca Roman Bridge

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