Molinaseca – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Bembibre

Molinaseca – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Bembibre

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Molinaseca – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Bembibre

04:47

88.8km

1,690m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.3 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.2 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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25.3 km

Molinaseca is a beautiful town in the middle of nowhere. In summer season the river is full of people enjoying and refreshing themselves. It's nice to be able to find something like this after a long and hard route.

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25.4 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows in Molinaseca

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The Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias in Molinaseca is closely linked to the Camino de Santiago since it is one of the most important points on the route …

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45.1 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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45.1 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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45.1 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.
Around the wooden post on …

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47.0 km

View of the Montes de León

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Great view on the stage from Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada.

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47.5 km

Refugio de Peregrinos Los Templarios (Manjarín)

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The Los Templarios pilgrim refuge is located in Manjarín, a tiny mountain enclave on the French Way. This hostel is one of the most peculiar and well-known on the route. …

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88.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.7 km

13.1 km

3.21 km

884 m

Surfaces