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Santiago Millas

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Iron Cross loop from Santiago Millas

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Castile and León

Santiago Millas

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Iron Cross loop from Santiago Millas

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13

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Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Iron Cross loop from Santiago Millas

04:21

94.1km

1,180m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 11, 2026

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Parking

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13.6 km

Murias de Rechivaldo

Highlight • Settlement

Murias de Rechivaldo is located on the banks of the Jerga River and preserves the only mill on the river in excellent condition.

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36.9 km

Iron Cross

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Picturesque section of the Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada that brings us closer to the Cruz de Ferro, the highest point of the Camino de Santiago Francés at 1500 meters above sea level.

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37.6 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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37.6 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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37.7 km

Cruz de Ferro (Puerto de Foncebadón)

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The Cruz de Ferro marks the highest point of the Camino Frances de Santiago. At the top of the port of Foncebadón, at 1504 meters.
Around the wooden post on …

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51.8 km

Santa Colomba de Somoza

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Santa Colomba de Somoza is a small town on the banks of the Turienzo River and an important trade route between Ponferrada and Astorga.

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81.8 km

Entrance to Castrillo

Highlight • Settlement

This is the entrance to a beautiful village, from here we can start a circular route through the area of Maragateria Leonesa.

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91.5 km

Santiago de Millas

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Santiago de Melles is a small town of medieval origin located between two hills along the L-133 regional road.

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94.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.6 km

1.27 km

273 m

Surfaces

91.4 km

2.32 km

273 m

219 m

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