![]() ![]() Paraiso del Bierzo is actually located a km before the small hamlet of Las Herrerias.The easier of the two comes one km past Villa Franca and will add 1.2 km and 450 m gain / 370 m loss. As you will stop near Las Herrerias, before the major climb to O'Cebreiro, they become more feasible for the confident walker. If you are up for the challenge, there are two higher route options that will increase the hike time and difficulty of this stage.It has a number of sites worthy of your time including the "Church of Santiago", "Castillo Palacio de los Marqueses" and "Monasterio de San Francisco". If you start early, you'll have enough time to explore the town. In about 8 km, you will reach Villafranca del Bierzo.Take a few breaks and when you finally arrive in Molinaseca, the winding river that is frequented by pilgrims lazing by the side of it will be a sight for sore eyes. A good 1,000 meters downhill on rocky terrain will test your knees. The descent is the real killer of the day.Take time to look at a few and take in the power that the Camino has over people's lives. Many pilgrims choose to memorialize loved ones with pictures, notes, poems and letters. Hopefully you have remembered a stone for back home to place on the ever growing pile. ![]() But for previous pilgrims, the 10 meters of elevation difference was not something to worry about. The high point actually comes a few km later, as you can see with the elevation profile. ![]()
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