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Santa Colomba De Somoza

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

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Santa Colomba De Somoza

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

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

03:56

60.8km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.3 km for 79 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.85 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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7.91 km

Foncebadón Pass

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The Iron Cross, the highest point of the French Way, is a place of extraordinary charm. Pilgrims use to bring a stone from their homelands and leave it here as …

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27.3 km

Santa Catalina de Somoza

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Santa Catalina de Somoza is a small Spanish village belonging to the municipality of Astorga. It is one of the villages on the Camino de Santiago Francés. The village is …

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37.7 km

Astorga Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge

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This cycle-pedestrian bridge allows you to cross the station platforms in complete safety. Very fun to ride it downhill.

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38.3 km

Astorga Pilgrim Roundabout

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Beautifully designed roundabout with the scallop shell that highlights the importance of the Way of St. James for this region.

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39.5 km

Asturica Augusta

Archaeological Site

40.2 km

Astorga

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In Astorga, it's worth taking a short walk to enjoy the city's impressive architecture: Above all, of course, the cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, designed by Antoni Gaudí, the architect …

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40.3 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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60.6 km

Rabanal del Camino

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A small town with traditional architecture in the area where you will find several inns and some of them really special, with rest areas for pilgrims that truly call for a stop along the way.

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60.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.6 km

3.23 km

3.18 km

1.83 km

Surfaces

54.0 km

4.12 km

1.08 km

1.04 km

283 m

281 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

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Monday 22 June

35°C

17°C

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

Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross)

Foncebadón Pass

Santa Catalina de Somoza

Astorga Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge

Astorga Pilgrim Roundabout

Astorga

Gaudí Palace

Rabanal del Camino

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