Pilgrimage of Virgin of Aquiana

Ruined hermitage located on Mount Aquiana, offering spectacular panoramic views of El Bierzo. A place steeped in legend and the setting for a traditional pilgrimage held in August.

BEFORE AND AFTER THE STORY OF

Pilgrimage of Virgin of Aquiana

Ruined hermitage on Pico Aquiana. Spectacular panoramic views of El Bierzo. Legend and traditional pilgrimage in August.

INFORMATION

📍 Location and contact

  • Address: At the Hermitage of the Virgen de la Aquiana, located on Pico Aquiana, part of the Montes Aquilianos, southeast of Ponferrada.
    • Postal address: 24415 Ponferrada, León, Spain.
  • Coordinates: Approximately Latitude: 42.44177° N, Longitude: 6.60241° W.
  • Approximate date: Annually on the first Sunday of August.
  • Websites:
    • Ponferrada City Council website: may provide details about the annual pilgrimage.
    • Hiking blogs and websites for El Bierzo: describe routes to Pico Aquiana, such as Wikiloc - Ruta Aquiana.
  • Social media: Individual users on Instagram and Facebook often share photos of the hike using hashtags like #VirgenDeLaAquiana, #PicoAquiana, #MontesAquilianos, or #ElBierzo.

♿ Accessibility: No. The Hermitage of the Virgen de la Aquiana is not accessible for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users. Access is via mountain hiking trails.

  • Uneven terrain: Mountain paths are irregular and have slopes, making wheelchairs impossible.
  • Challenging climb: Depending on the route (e.g., from Pobladura de la Sierra or Montes de Valdueza), the ascent can be strenuous and requires good physical condition.
  • On foot only: The hermitage can only be reached by walking. No paved road reaches the summit.

Detalles

Comienza:

01/08/2027

Finaliza:

01/08/2027


Ocio:


Organizes:

Ponferrada City Council


Location:

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