Ancient Forest Path – Enchanted forest loop from Santa Irene

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Ancient Forest Path – Enchanted forest loop from Santa Irene

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Ancient Forest Path – Enchanted forest loop from Santa Irene

05:10

72.5km

1,150m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.6 km

In Arzúa, the pilgrimage routes of the Camino Francés cross with those of the Camino del Norte. You will find many accommodation options here, but there will also be significantly more traffic on the Camino de Santiago from now on.

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39.8 km

Ancient Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

If you have the opportunity to explore this trail, you will enjoy the natural beauty and ecological richness of the area. Good hike! 🌿🚶‍♀️

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45.8 km

💧 Water

Highlight • Rest Area

Drinking water source.

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47.9 km

⭐️ Church of San Paio de Sabugueira

Highlight • Religious Site

Mid-19th century church in a classicist style located in Lavacolla. On a side of the temple is the cementerium.

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50.1 km

Enchanted forest

Highlight • Forest

This is a beautiful section that seems to serve a bit as a farewell. You are already reaching the end of the Camino Primitivo journey and it gives you, just …

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53.3 km

Ermita de San Marcos

Highlight • Religious Site

This small chapel with a statue of James and a stamp stands on the Minte do Gozo

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53.6 km

Pilgrim Murals of Monte do Gozo

Highlight • Monument

72.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

11.0 km

10.2 km

3.57 km

3.43 km

379 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

15.5 km

7.26 km

6.31 km

178 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 October

20°C

8°C

2 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 27, 2022,Jakobsweg Etappe 14 Von Arzúa nach Santiago de Compostela

Today the last stage from Arzúr to Santiago de Compostela. Was a nice and not too strenuous tour. Only there were a huge number of pilgrims on the way, so that it was unavoidable to switch to the street.
For me, arriving in Santiago de Compostela was a very emotional moment.
I did it, my long-cherished dream came true.
I …

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June 20, 2022,Arzúa nach Santiago de Compostela

We certainly wouldn't have taken our bikes out at home in this weather. It was damp, rainy and cold again. Legendary 10 degrees! We didn't expect that here. The day before yesterday it was still over 35 degrees.

We left the EV3 after a short time because we realized that it was following a busy road for a longer distance. …

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