Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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884 m

Carballeira do Paxonal

Forest

4.71 km

View of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

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This was a moment

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10.3 km

Camino de Santiago Route Junction: Via Santa Marta / Via Conxo

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to the left was a good decision

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12.8 km

Historic Centre of Santiago de Compostela

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Historic set of urban centers declared as such. Declared on March 9, 1940. Expansion on April 30, 1976.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on December 4, 1985.

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13.1 km

Raxoi Palace

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Local government office in Santiago de Compostela.

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13.4 km

Santiago de Compostela

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A World Heritage Site since 1985, Santiago de Compostela has been attracting visitors and pilgrims from all over the world for centuries.
In the historic center, the Cathedral and the …

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14.3 km

Entrance to the main cathedral is usually free for self-guided visits.

Guided tours and special areas (such as the museum, the Pórtico de la Gloria, or the rooftop):

Pórtico de la Gloria: General admission around €12.

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14.5 km

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

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Various sightseeing tours can be booked in the cathedral. A tour leads over the roofs of the cathedral. In addition to the beautiful view over Santiago, the guide also draws …

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14.8 km

Holy Door (Puerta Santa) of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

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The Holy Door is located at the back of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, and it opens on the eve of the Holy Year.

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

4.26 km

4.06 km

2.70 km

588 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

7.42 km

1.91 km

150 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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View of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Camino de Santiago Route Junction: Via Santa Marta / Via Conxo

Historic Centre of Santiago de Compostela

Raxoi Palace

Santiago de Compostela

Cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Holy Door (Puerta Santa) of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

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