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Santa Colomba De Somoza

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Molinaseca loop from Rabanal del Camino

Santa Colomba De Somoza

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Molinaseca loop from Rabanal del Camino

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Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Molinaseca loop from Rabanal del Camino

05:06

96.7km

1,780m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.5 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.1 km

Murias de Rechivaldo

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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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20.5 km

Gaudí Palace

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There is a beautiful, shady park in front of the city walls. In the background you can see the city wall restored by Gaudi.

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20.6 km

Episcopal Palace of Astorga (Gaudí Palace)

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Gaudí's episcopal palace, in Astorga, is a neo-Gothic style building designed by the modernist architect Antonio Gaudí. Due to its uniqueness, it constitutes one of the most outstanding buildings in …

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48.7 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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48.7 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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48.8 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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68.3 km

Molinaseca

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Molinaseca is a beautiful town in the middle of nowhere. In summer season the river is full of people enjoying and refreshing themselves. It's nice to be able to find something like this after a long and hard route.

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68.4 km

Molinaseca Roman Bridge

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The small Bercian town of Molinaseca, located a few kilometers from Ponferrada, is one of the most important enclaves on the Jacobean Route. Its streets with a medieval flavor invite …

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96.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

94.2 km

2.00 km

537 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.8 km

2.14 km

569 m

206 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Murias de Rechivaldo

Gaudí Palace

Episcopal Palace of Astorga (Gaudí Palace)

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross)

Iron Cross

Cruz de Ferro (Puerto de Foncebadón)

Molinaseca

Molinaseca Roman Bridge

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