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Villafranca Del Bierzo

Villafranca del Bierzo – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Conjunto histórico de la zona antigua de Villafranca del Bierzo

Villafranca Del Bierzo

Villafranca del Bierzo – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Conjunto histórico de la zona antigua de Villafranca del Bierzo

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Villafranca del Bierzo – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Conjunto histórico de la zona antigua de Villafranca del Bierzo

02:19

45.3km

770m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Reserva de la Biosfera de los Ancares Leoneses

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533 m

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Villafranca del Bierzo is a beautiful town on the banks of the Burbia river on the Camino de Santiago between Ponferrada and O Cebreiro and at the southern gate of the Ancares from Leon. The most outstanding monuments are the Castle-Palace of the Marqueses of Villafranca and the Convent of La Anunciada.

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Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

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Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stage of the Camino. In later centuries it was the capital of a county.
Here we find the Santiago church from 1186, the 16th century fortress, the authentic Calle del Agua, the Plaza Mayor, the San Nicolas church, a Jesuit monastery and a former monastery church of San Francisco. Francis of Assisi founded the monastery in the 13th century on his pilgrimage to Santiago.

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1.19 km

Villafranca del Bierzo

Highlight • Settlement

Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stop on the Camino. In later centuries it was the capital of a county.
Here we find the Santiago church from 1186, the 16th century castle, the authentic Calle del Agua, the Plaza Mayor, the San Nicolas church, a Jesuit monastery and a former monastery church of San Francisco. Francis of Assisi founded the monastery in the 13th century on his pilgrimage to Santiago.

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10.8 km

Ascent to Pobladura in the Ancares Leoneses Biosphere Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ascent of 3.26 km from the Burbia river to Pobladura with an average slope of 6.6% reaching 800 masl. Spectacular views across the wooded landscape to the mountains.

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26.3 km

Cacabelos River Beach

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The Cacabelos river beach is a natural jewel in El Bierzo, ideal for cooling off during hot summer days. The river beach is on the Cúa River, and its large bathing area allows for easy swimming.
So, if you are in the area, do not hesitate to visit the Cacabelos river beach to relax and enjoy nature. 🌊🌞

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26.4 km

Cúa River in Cacabelos

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Cacabelos is a town in the heart of the Bierzo region. Located on the banks of the Cúa river in a spectacular landscape surrounded by the mountains of León, Ancares, La Cabrera.

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26.4 km

Bridge over the Rio Cua

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41.0 km

Corullón Castle and Church of St. Stephen

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Corullón is a small town on top of a hill near the Burbia River. The most outstanding monuments are the castle of Corullón from the 15th century and the Church of San Esteban.

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45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

851 m

747 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

2.38 km

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Villafranca del Bierzo – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Conjunto histórico de la zona antigua de Villafranca del Bierzo

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

Villafranca del Bierzo

Ascent to Pobladura in the Ancares Leoneses Biosphere Reserve

Cacabelos River Beach

Cúa River in Cacabelos

Bridge over the Rio Cua

Corullón Castle and Church of St. Stephen

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