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Bárcena Dam – Ponferrada Castle loop from Ponferrada

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Bárcena Dam – Ponferrada Castle loop from Ponferrada

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Bárcena Dam – Ponferrada Castle loop from Ponferrada

04:25

55.1km

930m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.30 km

Compostilla

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13.4 km

View of the Bárcena Reservoir and the Compostilla II power plant

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Road next to the reservoir that also borders the Compostilla II Thermal Power Plant. This plant was fueled by coal and was cooled by the water from the reservoir. It …

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18.4 km

Bárcena Dam

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At this point we cross the Bárcenas dam that gives us a beautiful view of the reservoir. It is worth deviating for a moment from our route to go up …

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26.2 km

Santa Marina del Sil Road and Views of the Sil River

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Nice asphalt track with an irregular surface but a wonderful perspective of the River Sil as it widens to fill the Barcena reservoir. It is cut off to car traffic due to landslides.

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44.6 km

MUP 940

Forest

52.2 km

Sculpture of the Musician Children

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Here you can see statues of children playing music

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52.6 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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52.7 km

Statue of Nazareno Lambrion Chupacandiles

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The Lambrión Chupacandiles statue in Ponferrada is a bronze tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the local Semana Santa tradition. Installed in 2024 at the Church of …

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53.1 km

Ponferrada Town Hall Square

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The Plaza del Ayuntamiento de Ponferrada is full of life at any time of the year.
With its multiple terraces, bars and restaurants, it is a meeting point for people …

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55.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

24.0 km

6.02 km

686 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

18.1 km

12.8 km

705 m

533 m

Elevation

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

31°C

16°C

33 %

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Bárcena Dam – Ponferrada Castle loop from Ponferrada

Compostilla

View of the Bárcena Reservoir and the Compostilla II power plant

Bárcena Dam

Santa Marina del Sil Road and Views of the Sil River

Sculpture of the Musician Children

Ponferrada Castle

Statue of Nazareno Lambrion Chupacandiles

Ponferrada Town Hall Square

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