The best MTB trails around Cimanes Del Tejar

A former stop on the Camino de Santiago, now part of the city of León but with its own distinct character. Its streets still bear traces of the old pilgrimage route, and adobe and stone houses can still be seen among modern buildings. The name comes from "Trovajo," referring to the workshops and trades that were concentrated here when pilgrims needed repairs before continuing their journey. Despite the traffic and the passage of time, it remains a place where history walks alongside daily life.

Venta de la Cruz is a historic and lonely crossroads in the heart of the León steppe, between dirt roads and ancient paths that connected villages and routes. Although today it's just an isolated spot with a few buildings or vestiges, it holds symbolic value as a meeting and resting place for hikers and cyclists. It's an ideal stop on mid-distance MTB or gravel routes, especially if you're looking for solitude, wide horizons, and that taste of the open countryside. A good place to grab a bite to eat, check out the track, and continue riding leisurely. The terrain is easy, with rolling stretches and no technical difficulty.

The church tower of Valverde de la Virgen is visible from several rural roads in the area, ideal as a landmark and cultural stop on MTB or gravel routes. Its slender and sober silhouette stands out among the open landscape of León. Access by bike is easy, with paved terrain or compacted tracks depending on the approach to the route. It's a good excuse to stop, take a photo, and recharge your batteries before continuing on to destinations such as La Virgen del Camino or San Miguel del Camino. A good place to combine culture, easy riding, and plateau scenery.

This mountain pass has been used as the final stage in several editions of the Vuelta, and is notable for its toughness in the final part, with very steep slopes that have tested many cyclists. The steep gradients in the final kilometres, which in some sections reach more than 20%, make La Camparona a feared and decisive mountain pass in the race.

Saint John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista), to whom this church in Leon is dedicated, is - like Saint Joseph - a man on the threshold from the Old to the New Testament. His parents are Zacharias and Elisabeth. After the announcement of God's incarnation, the Mother of God visits her relative Elisabeth, who will give birth to a son in her old age, John the Baptist. He is half a year older than Jesus and is considered his forerunner/pioneer. He lives in the desert, preaches repentance from sins to the Jewish population and baptizes them in the Jordan. Jesus also comes there to be baptized, and is filled with the Holy Spirit who descends on him from heaven. The feast day of John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista) in the saints' calendar is on June 24th, exactly half a year before 'Holy Eve'.

Nice picture rolling on a ''single track'' among the pines of Ferral del Bernesga. All the trails are well conditioned for the practice of mountain biking.

''Single track'' that we found rolling along the fun trails of Ferral del Bernesga. An ideal place for mountain bike lovers near León.

Nice picture when we cross the highway while we ride along the popular trails of Ferral del Bernesga.