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Pilgrim walks in Galicia

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The 10 most beautiful pilgrim walks in Galicia

The pilgrimage stage between Lavacolla and Monte do Gozo impresses with its scenic diversity.
Pilgrim Walk · Spain
116 km Camino de Santiago in five stages: from Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 5
11.6 km
3:01 h
95 m
145 m
Scenic hiking route on the classic Camino de Santiago. The final section of the stage route leads directly to the breathtaking Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
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Pilgrims set off from Ribadiso towards Arzúa.
Pilgrim Walk · Spain
116 km Way of St. James in five stages: From Palas de Rei to Arzúa
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 3
29 km
7:44 h
465 m
674 m
Scenic hiking route on the classic Way of St. James. The third section of the stage route offers trained hikers a varied route through the captivating landscape of Galicia.
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Departure towards Santiago de Compostela
Pilgrim Walk · Spain
116 km Way of St. James in five stages: From Sarria to Portomarín
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1
23.2 km
6:17 h
408 m
451 m
Scenic hiking route on the classic Way of St. James. The stage route offers trained hikers a varied path through the captivating landscape of Galicia.
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Central Portuguese route
Pilgrim Walk · Portugal
Portuguese Way of St. James
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
4
610.9 km
170:00 h
5,235 m
4,997 m
Known in Portugal as Caminho Português, the Portuguese Way of St. James leads the pilgrim from Lisbon through central and northern Portugal to Galicia, to the destination of all St. James pilgrims, Santiago de Compostela.
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On the pilgrimage route to the stage destination Lavacolla
Pilgrim Walk · Spain
116 km Camino de Santiago in five stages: From Arzúa to Lavacolla
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 4
28.6 km
7:40 h
450 m
548 m
Scenic hiking route on the classic Camino de Santiago. The fourth section of the stage route offers experienced hikers a varied path through the captivating landscape of Galicia.
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beim Verlassen von Arzúa
Pilgrim Walk · Spain
CF 32 Ribadiso - O Pedrouzo: The end of the pilgrimage approaches
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult Stage 32
22.5 km
6:30 h
378 m
381 m
On our penultimate stage, we walk through eucalyptus and oak forests, quiet stream valleys and small farming villages. In our thoughts we relive the pilgrimage so far.
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Pilgrim Walk · Spain
Cammino d’Inverno per Santiago de Compostela
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
265.3 km
73:45 h
5,128 m
5,357 m
Il Cammino d’Inverno si articola in 9-12 tappe e unisce Ponferrada con Santiago de Compostela, in Spagna.
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Sobrado dos Monxes: Monastery
Pilgrim Walk · Friol
Camino del Norte 06: A Braña - Sobrado dos Monxes (Way of St. James)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
21 km
5:31 h
290 m
350 m
6 out of 9 stages on the Camino del Norte from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela Part 201 of my pilgrimage route from Saint Petersburg to Santiago de Compostela My adjacent routes: previous: Camino de la Costa next: Camino a Fisterra
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Vilanova / Lourenzá: Arroxo
Pilgrim Walk · Spain
Camino del Norte 01: Ribadeo - Vilamor/Mondonedo (Way of St. James)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
1
30.6 km
8:39 h
768 m
653 m
1st of 9 stages on the Camino del Norte from Ribadeo to Santiago de CompostelaPart 196 of my Way of St. James from Saint Petersburg to Santiago de Compostela My adjoining routes: before: Camino de la Costa after: Camino to Fisterra
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Samos: one of the oldest monasteries in Spain
Pilgrim Walk · Spain
CF 28 Triacastela - Barbadelo: The Valley of the Monks
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult Stage 28
29.2 km
8:45 h
372 m
490 m
We follow the course of the Río Sarria, discover one of the oldest monasteries in the western world in Samos and can stroll through the old town in Sarria.
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Mein Weg nach Santiago de Compostela by Anke
February 14, 2025 · Community
Danke für die Karte, hilft beim Wandern sehr!!!! Von Berlin bis Vezelay haben wir es geschafft, bald geht es weiter in Richtung Süden.
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Route done on February 14, 2025
Photo: Anke Brueske, Community
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81 ème étape le 21 juin 2024 by Gilbert
June 21, 2024 · Community
Félicitations pour ce parcours sans repos.
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Camino Francés by Aldo
December 29, 2023 · Community
Il Cammino Francese rappresenta il classico, sicuramente da fare almeno una volta nella vita. Il cammino è abbastanza duro, ben attrezzato dal punto di vista alberghiero; é un cammino ben segnalato e dove si trovano parecchi pellegrini.
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Route done on May 26, 2023
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