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Der Pilgerweg durch Palas de Rei lässt Wandererherzen höher schlagen. Photo: Fresco Tours, CC BY, flickr.com

Pilgrim walks in Galicia

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Galicia. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful pilgrim walks.

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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 of the Way of St. James in five stages: From Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 5

11.6 km

3:01 h

95 m

145 m

View-rich hiking tour on the classic Way of St. James. The final section of the stage tour leads directly to the breathtaking cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

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Pilgrims set off from Ribadiso in the direction of Arzúa.

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116 km of the Way of St. James in five stages: From Palas de Rei to Arzúa

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 3

29 km

7:44 h

465 m

674 m

Scenic hiking tour on the classic Way of St. James. The third leg of the stage tour offers trained hikers a varied route through the captivating landscape of Galicia.

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Departure towards Santiago de Compostela

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116 km of the Way of St. James in five stages: From Sarria to Portomarín

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1

23.2 km

6:17 h

408 m

451 m

View-rich hiking tour on the classic Way of St. James. The stage tour offers trained hikers a varied route through the captivating landscape of Galicia.

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Portuguese Pilgrim's Route to Santiago de Compostela

Premium content Difficulty moderate

610.9 km

170:00 h

5,235 m

4,997 m

Known as Caminho Português, the Portuguese Way of St. James leads the pilgrim from Lisbon through central and northern Portugal to Galicia and Santiago de Compostela.

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On the pilgrimage route to the stage destination Lavacolla

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116 km of the Way of St. James in five stages: From Arzúa to Lavacolla

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 4

28.6 km

7:40 h

450 m

548 m

Scenic hiking tour on the classic Way of St. James. The fourth leg of the stage tour offers trained hikers a varied route through the captivating landscape of Galicia.

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Südportal der Kathedrale Santiago de Compostela

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CF 33 O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela: Mount Joy and the Apostle's Tomb

Premium content Difficulty difficult Stage 33

20 km

6:00 h

276 m

326 m

From Monte do Gozo, the mountain of joy, we can already see Santiago de Compostela, before we reach the destination of our pilgrimage, the tomb of the Apostle James, after a „final spurt“.

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CF 30 Gonzar - Pontecampaña: Cruceiros, Hórreos and Corredoiras

Premium content Difficulty moderate Stage 30

21.6 km

6:30 h

322 m

453 m

The Galician countryside that we walk through on this stage is characterised by stone walls, hollow paths, crossroads, small hamlets and corn barns on stilts, the hórreos.

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CF 32 Ribadiso - O Pedrouzo: The end of the pilgrimage approaches

Premium 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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CF 27 La Faba - Triacastela: Through green mountains to the "Galician Grail

Premium content Difficulty difficult Stage 27

26.4 km

8:30 h

643 m

896 m

Today we will overcome the last big hurdle before Santiago de Compostela. In O Cebreiro we learn about the Galician Host Miracle and see typical palozzas.

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CF 29 Barbadelo - Gonzar: The last 100 kilometres

Premium content Difficulty difficult Stage 29

25.5 km

7:30 h

436 m

448 m

Today we finally cross the 100 km border: those who make the pilgrimage from here to Santiago de Compostela on foot receive the pilgrim's certificate.

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