Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 12.4 km for 56 m

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Start point

Train Station

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12.5 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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19.4 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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31.0 km

View of El Bierzo

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Mountainous area found climbing towards Puerto de Foncebadón at an altitude of 1504 metres

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35.9 km

The Mountain Pass Water Trough

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Foncebadón is a small town in the province of León, Spain, located on the Camino de Santiago route. Along the Camino, it is common to find drinking troughs for cattle, …

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38.8 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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38.9 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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41.8 km

Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada Trail – Section Two

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Popular trail of about 5km with beautiful views and picturesque views with sections of ''singletrack'' near the town of Acebo. It can be done in both directions but we have …

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56.2 km

RIO MERUELO BRIDGE

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Instead, I suggest you consider visiting other bathing options near Molinaseca. For example, in the vicinity of Molinaseca is the Sil River, which offers beautiful landscapes and some areas where …

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63.1 km

Boeza

Lake

76.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

21.6 km

12.8 km

4.62 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

17.2 km

14.8 km

13.6 km

7.44 km

169 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Ponferrada Castle

Molinaseca Roman Bridge

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Iron Cross

Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada Trail – Section Two

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