Ponte Vella – Betanzos loop from Betanzos-Cidade

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Ponte Vella – Betanzos loop from Betanzos-Cidade

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Ponte Vella – Betanzos loop from Betanzos-Cidade

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32.8km

690m

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: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 816 m for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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855 m

Church of Santa María do Azougue

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful 14th century Gothic church located near the main square and well worth a visit.

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973 m

Church of Saint James, Betanzos

Highlight • Religious Site

A very special highlight in Betanzos is the Santiago Church. I was a hospitalera in Betanzos for 14 days and only through mediation did I manage to get a guided …

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1.16 km

Ponte Vella

Highlight • Bridge

Located in the historic center of Betanzos, this 59-meter-long stone bridge passes over the Mandeo River. Although the origin is not very clear, it is known that an old bridge …

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3.60 km

Caneiros Park

Highlight (Segment) • River

In this section, the trail winds parallel to the course of the Mandeo River. Here, eucalyptus, fern and pine forests abound, although there are also other species. It has many …

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31.0 km

García Naveira Brothers' Square

Highlight • Settlement

The lively center of Betanzos is Plaza García Hermanos, popularly known as O Campo as it was a fairground for centuries.

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31.2 km

Betanzos Municipal Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

The parish tower (clock tower), built in the middle of the 16th century, is 17.70 meters high. It is a prismatic building, on an irregular base and in the shape …

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31.8 km