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Villafranca del Bierzo – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Villafranca del Bierzo

Villafranca del Bierzo – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Villafranca del Bierzo

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Villafranca del Bierzo – Cúa River in Cacabelos loop from Villafranca del Bierzo

02:45

59.9km

670m

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: May 16, 2026

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Reserva de la Biosfera de los Ancares Leoneses

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695 m

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

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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 …

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1.05 km

Villafranca del Bierzo

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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 stop on the Camino. In later …

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1.91 km

Church of the Conception

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4.72 km

Rest Area on the Camino de Santiago (191 Km Marker)

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If you want to rest or have lunch before arriving in Villafranca del Cierzo you can do it here. There is a picnic area with tables in the sun and in the shade.

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8.94 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 …

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9.00 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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9.03 km