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Spain
Castile and León
León
Bierzo
Ponferrada

El Morredero Pass – Ponferrada Castle loop from Ponferrada

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Castile and León
León
Bierzo
Ponferrada

El Morredero Pass – Ponferrada Castle loop from Ponferrada

Hard

18

riders

El Morredero Pass – Ponferrada Castle loop from Ponferrada

04:00

50.6km

1,420m

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: March 1, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.5 km for 93 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.99 km

Boeza

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2

21.1 km

Viewpoint of La Tebaida Berciana

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majestic vision

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22.9 km

Morredero Descent

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4

24.7 km

El Morredero Pass

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The 13.87 km climb to Puerto del Morredero (Alto de Cruz) from Valdefrancos is very hard due to its length, gaining 854 m at an average 5.9% and reaching a …

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48.0 km

Here you can see statues of children playing music

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48.4 km

Ponferrada Town Hall Square

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The Plaza del Ayuntamiento de Ponferrada is full of life at any time of the year.
With its multiple terraces, bars and restaurants, it is a meeting point for people …

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49.4 km

Ponferrada Castle

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The castle consists of a large polygonal enclosure (more than 8,000 square meters) with double and triple defenses forming barbicans, towers, rooms and a large patio or albacar.

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49.4 km

Church of San Andrés

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Located at the foot of the Castle, it is a temple of great significance for the Old Town.

Church of medieval origin although the current temple is baroque from the …

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49.4 km

The Lambrión Chupacandiles statue in Ponferrada is a bronze tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the local Semana Santa tradition. Installed in 2024 at the Church of …

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50.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.6 km

1.96 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.0 km

1.66 km

706 m

277 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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