Ponferrada Castle – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Ponferrada

Ponferrada Castle – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Ponferrada

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Ponferrada Castle – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Ponferrada

05:41

82.9km

1,270m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35 m for 7 m

After 82.9 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Ponferrada Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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1.13 km

Statue of Nazareno Lambrion Chupacandiles

Highlight • Monument

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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1.25 km

Luis del Olmo Radio Museum

Highlight • Monument

Don Luis del Olmo, the greatest radio announcer that Spain has produced.
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8.51 km

Road by the Bárcena Reservoir and Sil River towards Congosto

Highlight • Cycleway

Incredible forested landscape quiet road by the Bárcena Reservoir and the Sil river towards Congosto.

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47.6 km

Roman Bridge of Vega de Espinareda

Highlight • Bridge

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Ancares, to the north of El Bierzo, Vega de Espinareda is surrounded by a natural environment that was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2006. still cross an impressive Roman bridge.

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66.4 km

Quinta Angustia Sanctuary and Cacabelos Pilgrims' Hostel

Highlight • Religious Site

Sanctuary of the Fifth Anguish. This colossal temple, with a single nave, dates from the 18th century and is located where there was already a hermitage in the 12th century.

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66.6 km

Cúa River in Cacabelos

Highlight • River

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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67.0 km

Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption of Cacabelos

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of the Assumption of Cacabelos, commonly known as the Church of Saint Mary, is located in the municipality of Cacabelos, in the Bierzo region. This church has a …

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82.9 km

End point

Train Station

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