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Castile and León

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Iron Cross loop from Astorga

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Castile and León

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Iron Cross loop from Astorga

Moderate

5.0

(1)

77

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Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Iron Cross loop from Astorga

02:51

60.6km

770m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Start point

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5.25 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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14.4 km

El Ganso Village

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El Ganso has a rich Jacobean tradition, having had a female monastery of the Order of Cluny and a hospital of Saint Catherine, both from the 12th century and …

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26.7 km

Foncebadón

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In a town of only 18 inhabitants we find five restaurants and seven accommodations. What the Camino de Santiago does!
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29.2 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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29.2 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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29.3 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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29.4 km

Cruz de Ferro on the Camino

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43.4 km

Santa Colomba de Somoza

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Santa Colomba de Somoza is a small town on the banks of the Turienzo River and an important trade route between Ponferrada and Astorga.

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60.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.2 km

3.23 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.0 km

2.35 km

219 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

26°C

13°C

70 %

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