Roman City Walls of León – Plaza Mayor loop from Villaturiel
Roman City Walls of León – Plaza Mayor loop from Villaturiel
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Roman City Walls of León – Plaza Mayor loop from Villaturiel
03:08
45.8km
270m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: March 7, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 27.4 km for 70 m
After 29.8 km for 121 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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5.40 km
Roman bridge
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11.1 km
City Walls of Mansilla de las Mulas
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The walls are built of limestone and rock, and are topped with battlements.
Some parts of the wall are more than 14 metres high and up to three metres thick.
Of the four original gates, the gate of Santa María or de Concepción is still completely preserved.
There are six semicircular towers and a square tower that are still visible.
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27.4 km
Ruins
Ruins
29.3 km
Roman City Walls of León
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Roman wall: Its origin dates back to the 1st century and was built by the Legio VI to control the Asturian population in the area.
Medieval wall: It dates back to the 14th century and protected the city.
León Castle: Currently houses the provincial historical archive.
In short, the walls of León are silent witnesses of the history and evolution of this beautiful city. 🏰🌆
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30.1 km
León Cathedral
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30.9 km
Plaza Mayor
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31.4 km
León
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31.7 km
Casa Botines Gaudí Museum
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31.8 km
San Marcelo Square and the Lion Sculpture
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We go back to Roman times to understand part of the theme of this sculpture. Cloacina, in Roman mythology, was the goddess who ruled over the Cloaca Máxima, the sewer system of Rome. The sewer name comes from the name of this goddess, because thanks to the origin of sewer systems, a quality of life was achieved in terms of sanitation of urban environments and public health from the beginning to the present day.
It should be remembered that the origin of the name of this city and province of León comes from the word legio ("legion"). Legio VII Gemina was the Roman camp that settled here and with it the origin of the city of León.
A lion with strength and claws as a symbol of the sanitation system (the modern version of Cloacina Máxima) in constant renewal and maintenance.
The goal was achieved: to do something symbolic and reflect the efforts and human work of so many years, to give solidity to our public health and the health of the environment.
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45.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.7 km
11.8 km
10.9 km
4.38 km
1.25 km
768 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
29.0 km
10.1 km
2.95 km
2.68 km
1.07 km
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Elevation
Highest point (890 m)
Lowest point (790 m)
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Tuesday 26 May
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14°C
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