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JavierCR 🇪🇸
January 23, 2026
Mountain biking
The Mercadillo Bridge is a historic civil structure located over the Esla River, near Sorriba del Esla, within the municipality of Cistierna (province of León).
It likely has Roman origins, forming part of the ancient Esla road or Via Saliámica.
It is mentioned in medieval documents, including records from the Monastery of Gradefes and the will of Countess Doña Sancha in 1234, confirming its existence and use during the Middle Ages.
It likely has Roman origins, forming part of the ancient Esla road or Via Saliámica.
It is mentioned in medieval documents, including records from the Monastery of Gradefes and the will of Countess Doña Sancha in 1234, confirming its existence and use during the Middle Ages.
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Aureli
February 21, 2023
Mountain biking
Located on a secondary route of the Camino de Santiago, the Ruta Vadiniense, it gives us a beautiful picture. This bridge is the starting point of the Alto de los Payuelos canal and the Esla river pass. It is known to have existed since Roman times.
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Location: Cistierna, La Montaña De Riaño, León, Castile and León, Spain