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Villafranca del Bierzo – View of Villafranca del Bierzo loop from Villadepalos

Villafranca del Bierzo – View of Villafranca del Bierzo loop from Villadepalos

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Villafranca del Bierzo – View of Villafranca del Bierzo loop from Villadepalos

01:24

33.1km

230m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Reserva de la Biosfera de los Ancares Leoneses

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.05 km

Bridge over the Rio Cua

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9.07 km

Cúa River in Cacabelos

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Cacabelos is a town in the heart of the Bierzo region. Located on the banks of the Cúa river in a spectacular landscape surrounded by the mountains of León, Ancares, La Cabrera.

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9.13 km

Cacabelos River Beach

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The Cacabelos river beach is a natural jewel in El Bierzo, ideal for cooling off during hot summer days. The river beach is on the Cúa River, and its large …

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13.4 km

Rest Area on the Camino de Santiago (191 Km Marker)

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If you want to rest or have lunch before arriving in Villafranca del Cierzo you can do it here. There is a picnic area with tables in the sun and in the shade.

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16.5 km

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

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Villafranca del Bierzo is a beautiful town on the banks of the Burbia river on the Camino de Santiago between Ponferrada and O Cebreiro and at the southern gate of …

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16.9 km

Villafranca del Bierzo

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Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stop on the Camino. In later …

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17.7 km

Villafranca del Bierzo River Beach

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Do you need to cool off? If you pass through Villafranca del Bierzo on a hot day, be sure to visit its river beach.
It is a very pleasant area …

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18.3 km

View of Villafranca del Bierzo

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Villafranca del Bierzo was founded in the 9th century as a strategic point on the Camino de Santiago. During the Middle Ages, it became an important commercial and pilgrimage center.

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33.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

7.73 km

2.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

2.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

17°C

35 %

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Villafranca del Bierzo – View of Villafranca del Bierzo loop from Villadepalos

Bridge over the Rio Cua

Cúa River in Cacabelos

Cacabelos River Beach

Rest Area on the Camino de Santiago (191 Km Marker)

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

Villafranca del Bierzo

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View of Villafranca del Bierzo

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