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Church of San Xoán de Hospital – View of the Galician Mountains loop from Padornelo

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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Church of San Xoán de Hospital – View of the Galician Mountains loop from Padornelo

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(34)

249

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Church of San Xoán de Hospital – View of the Galician Mountains loop from Padornelo

07:43

26.1km

770m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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2.64 km

Church of San Xoán de Hospital

Highlight • Religious Site

Hospital, San Xoán: This parish is made up of Hospital da Condesa, Teixoeiras and Vilarín do Monte. The hospital, founded by Doña Egilo in the 11th century, alleviated the hardships of pilgrims. The Church of San Xoán, dating from the 12th century, has a single rectangular nave and a square tower.

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11.8 km

Panoramic View of the Valley and the Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great path through the forest followed by a beautiful view of the mountains and the valley

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12.2 km

View of the Galician Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you have the opportunity to explore this trail, you will enjoy the natural beauty and ecological richness of the area. Good hike! 🌿🚶‍♀️

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13.0 km

La Faba

Highlight • Settlement

Nice rest stop.

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14.3 km

View of O Cebreiro

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb to O Cebreiro is rewarded with this unique panorama!

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16.5 km

Galicia Border Marker on the Camino de Santiago

Highlight • Monument

On the long way towards Santiago de Compostela, through the north of Spain - maybe even earlier in France - the pilgrim has already crossed borders several times, which may have had an important meaning in the past and partly still have this today from a regional-political point of view.
However, for our group of pilgrims - and countless others who set off on the "Camino" year after year - the "Credencial" was the only important identification document and pilgrimage routes have always been limitless. Nevertheless, it is of course particularly nice to have (finally) reached Galicia, as you realize that you are slowly but surely approaching the goal of the great pilgrimage: the tomb of the Apostle James the Elder in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia.

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