The best gravel rides around Villaquilambre

It offers one of the most expansive views of the valley and the city. From here, you can make out the cathedral towers, the winding Bernesga River, and, on clear days, the mountains in the distance. It was a former lookout point during the Spanish Civil War, and remnants of trenches still lie hidden among the grass. Today, it's a perfect spot to watch the sunset and feel the light slowly fade over the Leonese landscape.

Venta de la Cruz is a historic and lonely crossroads in the heart of the León steppe, between dirt roads and ancient paths that connected villages and routes. Although today it's just an isolated spot with a few buildings or vestiges, it holds symbolic value as a meeting and resting place for hikers and cyclists. It's an ideal stop on mid-distance MTB or gravel routes, especially if you're looking for solitude, wide horizons, and that taste of the open countryside. A good place to grab a bite to eat, check out the track, and continue riding leisurely. The terrain is easy, with rolling stretches and no technical difficulty.

This trail offers a picturesque route through oak forests, providing a peaceful, natural setting ideal for hiking and nature observation.

Leon is an impressive city. At its heart, the Gothic cathedral captivates with its beauty.

A beautiful, lively square right at the entrance to the old town of Leon.

The Puente de San Marcos in León, Spain, is a historic bridge that spans the Bernesga River. The bridge is located next to the famous San Marcos Monastery, which is now a Parador hotel. The origins of the bridge date back to the 12th century, with the first mentions in documents dating back to 1171. However, the current structure dates back to the 16th century and was designed by Leonardo de la Cagiga. The bridge has eight arches and is an important architectural and historical monument in the city.

The Puente de los Leones in León, Spain, is an important bridge that spans the Bernesga River. Built in 1967, this bridge is named after the four white stone lions that guard the bridge entrances. These lions are the work of sculptor Víctor de los Ríos Campos and are one of the symbols of the city of León. The bridge connects the train station with the Plaza de Guzmán el Bueno and the city's main shopping street, Ordoño II1. It is a wide bridge with five lanes and pedestrian sidewalks, and it is one of the main access roads to the city.

EL LEÓN DE SALEAL: We go back to Roman times to understand part of the theme of this sculpture. Cloacina, in Roman mythology, was the goddess who ruled over the Cloaca Máxima, the sewer system of Rome. The sewer name comes from the name of this goddess, because thanks to the origin of sewer systems, a quality of life was achieved in terms of sanitation of urban environments and public health from the beginning to the present day. It should be remembered that the origin of the name of this city and province of León comes from the word legio ("legion"). Legio VII Gemina was the Roman camp that settled here and with it the origin of the city of León. A lion with strength and claws as a symbol of the sanitation system (the modern version of Cloacina Máxima) in constant renewal and maintenance. The goal was achieved: to do something symbolic and reflect the efforts and human work of so many years, to give solidity to our public health and the health of the environment.