Arch of Santa María – Burgos Cathedral loop from Cathedral of Santa Maria

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Arch of Santa María – Burgos Cathedral loop from Cathedral of Santa Maria

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Arch of Santa María – Burgos Cathedral loop from Cathedral of Santa Maria

02:28

9.21km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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436 m

Burgos Cathedral

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Burgos Cathedral was built between the 12th and 16th centuries and, with its church, monastery and outbuildings, the complex has had a significant influence on the evolution of architecture and …

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536 m

Arch of Santa María

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The Arch of Santa María takes the form of a triumphal arch. It is organized as a large altarpiece carved from limestone from the Hontoria quarries.

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2.07 km

Burgos Old Town

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Capital of the province of the same name in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon. A must-see city, which is dominated by the cathedral built in the French Gothic style

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2.38 km

Plaza Mayor of Burgos

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Formerly known as Plaza del Mercado Menor, today it is the center of social life in the city. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, at that time it …

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2.60 km

Statue of the Pilgrim in Front of Burgos Cathedral

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Statue of the Pilgrim: Located in front of the Burgos Cathedral, this statue represents one of the best-known pilgrims in the area. The pilgrim carries a scallop and rests in …

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2.82 km

The Church of San Nicolás de Bari in Burgos is a gem of Castilian Gothic architecture, located right on the Camino de Santiago, next to the Cathedral. It was built in 1408 on the site of an earlier Romanesque church.

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5.39 km

Church of San Gil Abad of Burgos

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The Church of San Gil Abad is one of the most important Gothic temples in the city of Burgos, surpassed only in artistic value by the Cathedral. It is believed …

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7.48 km

Pilgrim Statue of Burgos

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Pilgrim statue as you head out of Burgos

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9.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

3.25 km

2.32 km

228 m

Surfaces

6.79 km

1.01 km

870 m

278 m

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

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-4°C

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Comments

May 20, 2024,Stadtrundgang Burgos

In some cities, it's worth doing a bit of sightseeing after the hike, like today in Burgos. Check-in time wasn't until 1:30 p.m., but I was already there at 12:20 p.m. I was able to put my things down and then set off again. First to a church whose name I couldn't remember. Then on to the castle, where I …

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