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Castile and León
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Bierzo
Vega De Valcarce

Ponferrada Castle – Cebreiro Pass loop from Ambasmestas

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Spain
Castile and León
León
Bierzo
Vega De Valcarce

Ponferrada Castle – Cebreiro Pass loop from Ambasmestas

Hard

3.8

(4)

92

riders

Ponferrada Castle – Cebreiro Pass loop from Ambasmestas

05:48

119km

1,690m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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24.2 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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37.9 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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38.1 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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59.1 km

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

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Villafranca del Bierzo is a beautiful town on the banks of the Burbia river on the Camino de Santiago between Ponferrada and O Cebreiro and at the southern gate of …

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69.2 km

Trabadelo Village

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Trabadelo is a small town in the Bierzo region on the border with Galicia. The Valcarce river runs through this valley along the N-VI national road and the A6 motorway. …

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87.4 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

88.6 km

O Cebreiro

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At the top of O Cebreiro, you will find his sanctuary. Beautiful construction with great views. You can enjoy their masses for pilgrims or light a candle after your hard sacrifice on the long climb.

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93.1 km

Alto de San Roque

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97.6 km

Alto do Poio

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10

104 km

Alto do Poio

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11

106 km

Cebreiro Pass

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After 14 kilometers of ascent and 656 meters of positive difference in altitude since the ascent begins in Ruitelán, crowning the Alto do Cebreiro is one of the moments to …

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119 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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92.9 km

19.8 km

6.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

115 km

3.47 km

152 m

< 100 m

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