Play the city game of Ponferrada
An interactive adventure through Ponferrada. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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10 stops · 2.2 km · ±1.25 h
2.2 km · 0.6 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Mirador Puente Cubelos and ends at Mercado de Abastos. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Imagine standing in the heart of the Old Town, listening intently. You hear the distant murmur of conversations, the rhythmic click of footsteps on cobblestones, and the occasional chime of a bell. Suddenly, a distinct, joyful sound cuts through the air: the laughter of children playing in the nearby ______. What is the missing word?
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 600 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order has opened a route for you in Ponferrada that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the echoes of the Knights Templar through ancient stones, let yourself be guided by the silver breath of the Sil River, and listen to the timeless clock tower guarding the gateway to the past. The cobblestone streets of the old town whisper stories that only you can now decipher.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Ponferrada on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Ponferrada blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Ponferrada and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Ponferrada — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Ponferrada — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Ponferrada
Welcome, Explorer. The Order has opened a route for you in Ponferrada that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the echoes of the Knights Templar through ancient stones, let yourself be guided by the silver breath of the Sil River, and listen to the timeless clock tower guarding the gateway to the past. The cobblestone streets of the old town whisper stories that only you can now decipher.
Along the way you'll pass Ponferrada Old Town, Torre del Reloj, Muralla urbana de Ponferrada, Plaza de La Virgen de la Encina, Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Encina and Torre del Homenaje — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 2 hidden gems in Ponferrada that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Ponferrada
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