Santiago de Compostela – Fuente de los Caballos loop from O Castelo da Rocha Forte

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Santiago De Compostela

Santiago de Compostela – Fuente de los Caballos loop from O Castelo da Rocha Forte

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Santiago de Compostela – Fuente de los Caballos loop from O Castelo da Rocha Forte

05:33

20.2km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

View of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

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This was a moment

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6.35 km

Camino de Santiago Milestone Marker (Galicia)

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Signage on the Camino de Santiago is essential for pilgrims.
Yellow arrows: These arrows will guide you throughout the entire route. They indicate the direction to follow, especially at crossroads. The yellow color is due to the contribution of the parish priest Elías Valiña, a key figure in the resurgence of the Camino de Santiago in the 20th century.
Cairns or milestones: These concrete blocks include an arrow, a yellow shell on a blue background and the distance in kilometers to Santiago de Compostela. You will find them every 500 meters in Galicia.
Scallop shells: In addition to being drawn on the markers, scallop shells are distributed throughout the Camino. They are universal symbols and have been carried by pilgrims for centuries. The open part of the shell indicates the direction towards Santiago.
Good way! 🚶‍♂️🌟

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12.7 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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15.2 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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15.3 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 Pórtico de la Gloria. Emblematic squares such as Obradoiro, Quintana and O Toural. Dozens of churches, convents and palaces. Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque.

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15.5 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 "The Fountain of the Dream". Fountain of stylized line, it has four with beautifully made horses. The sculptor Juan Sanmartín, in the middle of the s. XIX, he added the "Allegory of the City of Santiago", a woman sitting on the apostolic ark, holding the star that indicated to Bishop Teodomiro the place of the tomb.

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15.5 km

Fuente de los Caballos

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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, quien la llamó "La Fuente del Sueño". Fuente de estilizada línea, cuenta con cuatro con caballos de bella factura. El escultor Juan Sanmartín, a mediados del s. XIX, le añadió la "Alegoría de la Ciudad de Santiago", una mujer sentada sobre el arca apostólica, sosteniendo la estrella que indicó al obispo Teodomiro el lugar del sepulcro.

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15.6 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 attention to small features that are on the roof. For example, it points to a stone trough in which - directly above the grave of James - in earlier times pilgrims burned their clothes.

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16.7 km

Carballeira de San Lourenzo

Forest

20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

6.16 km

3.58 km

3.15 km

768 m

Surfaces

7.99 km

7.66 km

2.94 km

616 m

558 m

472 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

November 15, 2024,Von Cacheiras nach Santiago de Compostela

Day 11

The goal has been reached 🙏

When we left the accommodation this morning, Albergue Aldea, we first had to overcome a hurdle to get outside over the wall (gate locked with a lock) 🤣
The rest of the stage was relatively unspectacular except for the last 2km, when we had to pull the rain gear out of our …

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June 9, 2024,Camino Português 15. Etappe Santiago de Compostela

A beautiful last stage to enjoy. It is an indescribable feeling to suddenly find yourself standing in front of the cathedral, knowing that you have walked the distance of around 270 kilometers over the past few days. It is a feeling of both pride and sadness.

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September 27, 2025,🇪🇸 Caminho Português - Tag 14 nach Santiago de Compostela (25de Julio)

Sooooo, I've finally arrived in Santiago de Compostela. After 14 days and a total of 307.5 km. Some parts were strenuous, but others were also easy. I met many lovely people along the way, on both short and long stretches. Definitely worth the experience. What does the path do to you? I'm still amazed. We'll see.

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April 13, 2022,Von Baiona nach Santiago de Compostela - Etappe 7: Parada de Francos - Santiago de Compostela

Today I crossed the finish line in Santiago de Compostela and I don't know if I'm happy or sad. I could have easily gone on for a few more days, that's how I feel at the moment.
It was a great feeling to meet so many people in front of the cathedral who had taken on the rigors of pilgrimage …

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May 16, 2025,Caminho Português Senda Central Teo (Pedreira) to Santiago Compostela

Leaving with few people on the road is still more fun.
Fresh and still good for walking. From village to village, through the small roads. Along slightly larger roads. Through slow roads and bushes. This way we come along a busier road from the center of Santiago. Actually not such a nice entrance, I had imagined it differently. But apparently …

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June 9, 2025,🥾🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️➡️ Tag 11 Ames-Santiago

It's an indescribable relief to arrive in Santiago. The route was difficult this time. Blisters here and there, aches and pains here and there, but I still made it. I'm taking a lot with me again and am very grateful for my body. Finally, we went to the end of the world, Fisterra, a special place in my opinion.
☘️🫶❤️🥾

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