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View of Foncebadón – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Rabanal del Camino

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Santa Colomba De Somoza

View of Foncebadón – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Rabanal del Camino

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View of Foncebadón – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Rabanal del Camino

04:17

15.1km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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1.83 km

Camino Francés: Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada Trail

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If you have the opportunity to explore this trail, you will enjoy the natural beauty and ecological richness of the area. Good hike! 🌿🚶‍♀️

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2.13 km

Path Through Shrubland

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If you decide to explore this route, you will be surrounded by nature, history and stunning views. Enjoy your hike! 🏞️🚶‍♂️🥾🚵🌞

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3.64 km

Panoramic View

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If you have the opportunity to explore this trail, you will enjoy the natural beauty and ecological richness of the area. Good hike! 🌿🚶‍♀️

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4.31 km

High Plateau Above Foncebadón

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The uniquely beautiful plateau up to Foncebadon makes the strenuous climb worthwhile!

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4.61 km

View of Foncebadón

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If you have the opportunity to explore this trail, you will enjoy the natural beauty and ecological richness of the area. Good hike! 🌿🚶‍♀️

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5.39 km

Foncebadón Village

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Great place to stay for the views, or rest and take refreshment after the long climb from Rabanal, before the final push up to the Cruz de Ferro

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7.52 km

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 Redeemer, one day when the deeds of my life will be judged, the scales in favor of my good deeds reduce. may it be so.”
(Source: wikipedia)

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9.53 km

Trail to Foncebadón

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Section that runs between Foncebadón and Rabadal del Camino, just over 5 km.

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 10 May

13°C

4°C

70 %

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View of Foncebadón – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Rabanal del Camino

Camino Francés: Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada Trail

Path Through Shrubland

Panoramic View

High Plateau Above Foncebadón

View of Foncebadón

Foncebadón Village

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross)

Trail to Foncebadón

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