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

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

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

11:20

167km

2,610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 72.3 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.90 km

Peña de la Becerra

Peak

28.4 km

Rabanal del Camino village

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This town, which is part of the municipality of Santa Colomba de Somoza in the Maragatería region, had a population of 74 inhabitants in 2017.

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49.6 km

Astorga

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In Astorga, it's worth taking a short walk to enjoy the city's impressive architecture: Above all, of course, the cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, designed by Antoni Gaudí, the architect …

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77.5 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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77.5 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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79.3 km

View of the Galician Mountains

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Very nice view of the outstanding landscape

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97.0 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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97.0 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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126 km

Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

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Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stage of the Camino. In later …

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167 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.9 km

62.7 km

14.4 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.4 km

47.8 km

35.9 km

19.1 km

855 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

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14°C

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Rabanal del Camino village

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Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross)

Iron Cross

View of the Galician Mountains

Molinaseca

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Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

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