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Castile and León

Cúa River in Cacabelos – Ponferrada Castle loop from Villadepalos

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Castile and León

Cúa River in Cacabelos – Ponferrada Castle loop from Villadepalos

Hard

18

riders

Cúa River in Cacabelos – Ponferrada Castle loop from Villadepalos

04:44

99.5km

1,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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After 82.2 km for 105 m

After 91.6 km for 158 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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9.05 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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31.0 km

Roman Bridge of Vega de Espinareda

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Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Ancares, to the north of El Bierzo, Vega de Espinareda is surrounded by a natural environment that was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2006. still cross an impressive Roman bridge.

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44.9 km

Toreno

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Toreno is a small mining town on the banks of the Sil River.

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77.8 km

Ponferrada Castle

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The castle consists of a large polygonal enclosure (more than 8,000 square meters) with double and triple defenses forming barbicans, towers, rooms and a large patio or albacar.

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78.1 km

Puente García Ojeda Over the Sil River

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García Ojeda bridge crossing the Sil river near the Castle of the Templars in Ponferrada, León. Spectacular views of the river and the town.

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80.0 km

Puente del Centenario

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Modern steel arched bridge over the Sil river.

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85.0 km

Hotel Celuisma Ponferrada

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Example of modern architecture, the Hotel Celuisma is located in the Parque del Oeste in the Hotel Celuisma Ponferrada.

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90.7 km

Secondary road

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99.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.9 km

15.2 km

5.54 km

937 m

Surfaces

94.8 km

3.72 km

540 m

529 m

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Saturday 11 July

30°C

17°C

34 %

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