Fuente de los Caballos – Santiago de Compostela loop from Santiago de Compostela

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Fuente de los Caballos – Santiago de Compostela loop from Santiago de Compostela

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Fuente de los Caballos – Santiago de Compostela loop from Santiago de Compostela

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11.3km

140m

Hiking

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: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.20 km

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Highlight • Religious Site

The goal is in sight 🤙

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9.21 km

Historic Centre of Santiago de Compostela

Highlight • Historical Site

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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9.50 km

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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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9.63 km

Fuente de los Caballos

Highlight • Monument

Situada en el centro de la plaza de Platerías, fue esculpida por J. Pernas en 1825. Se trata de una fontana de estilo italiano, que inspiró a Federico García Lorca, …

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9.74 km

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

Highlight • Religious Site

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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9.79 km

Quintana Square

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Quintana Square. “Quintana” is the equivalent of “praça”, and both words designated, in medieval terminology, open spaces for public use. La Quintana was par excellence, delimited by the head of …

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9.84 km

Fountain of the Horses (Fonte dos Cabalos), Plaza de Platerías

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Located in the center of the Plaza de Platerías, it was sculpted by J. Pernas in 1825. It is an Italian-style fountain, which inspired Federico García Lorca, who called it …

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10.0 km

Santiago de Compostela

Highlight • Historical Site

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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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

2.66 km

1.46 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

621 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

18°C

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Comments

August 7, 2023,Santiago de Compostela am Abend

After a few days in remote places and beaches, I felt like a bit of a hustle and bustle. The nearby city of Santiago de Compostela, the religious center of Spain and the end point of the much-traveled Camino, was a good choice. The old town is very beautiful and littered with pilgrims, who often hobbled the last few kilometers …

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