Santiago de Compostela – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao

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Santiago De Compostela

Santiago de Compostela – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao

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Santiago de Compostela – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao

01:16

4.63km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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951 m

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Absolutely worth seeing and worth a visit. The service with the pilgrims, on the other hand, was longer and unspectacular without Spanish knowledge. The incense burner was not swung 🤙

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1.00 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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1.29 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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1.75 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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3.03 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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3.34 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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3.37 km

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

Highlight • Monument

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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3.42 km

Quintana Square

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4.63 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.83 km

1.56 km

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

223 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

19°C

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

September 18, 2025,Santiago de Compostela: Kathedrale mit Messe-Highlight

The cathedral and its surroundings are impressive.

These unforgettable impressions alone make this challenging hike worthwhile.

Highly recommended.

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September 19, 2024,🇪🇸- Spanien - Santiago de Compostela

After severe forest fires drove us to the north of Portugal, a trip to Spain was almost a must. So off to Santiago de Compostela, you don't get to go there every day.
This city has its own character, actually starts BEFORE the city, many hikers, in small or large groups or individual runners line the streets well before Santiago …

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