Porma Reservoir – Boñar loop from Museo de la Fauna Salvaje

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Porma Reservoir – Boñar loop from Museo de la Fauna Salvaje

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Porma Reservoir – Boñar loop from Museo de la Fauna Salvaje

04:00

55.5km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Regional de la Montaña de Riaño y Mampodre

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.92 km

Abandoned Village of Utrero

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We are in the abandoned town of Utrero, with Peña Armada looming in the background. Utrero was one of the towns affected by the construction of the reservoir, closing its doors for the first time in 1968.

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12.9 km

Ruins of Camposolillo

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Another of the abandoned towns due to the construction of the reservoir. You have to be careful with the mastiffs, we can find them loose in the area.

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18.3 km

Puebla de Lillo

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At a confluence of rivers and streams in the Porma valley, is this serene town that serves as a stop for athletes of multiple disciplines, both in summer and winter. …

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22.7 km

Juan Benet Reservoir

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Although this reservoir was officially renamed Juan Benet in 1994, after the death of the engineer in charge of its construction, it is still popularly known as the Porma reservoir …

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22.8 km

Porma Reservoir

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An artificial reservoir to harness the power of the waters of the Esla River, the Porma Reservoir is the third largest reservoir in the province of León. An incredible cycling route with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

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31.4 km

View of Embalse del Porma and Peña Utrero

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This viewpoint not only offers views of the swamp, which after all can be observed from different points, but also has the Peña Utrero in the background, offering one more …

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43.0 km

Boñar

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Small mountain town located in the north of the province of León on the banks of the Porma river. The town is a tourist destination and gateway to the Montaña …

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55.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

11.7 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

41.8 km