Deba → Markina-Xemein
A stage of the Camino del Norte
This 21.9 km stage marks a significant transition on the Camino del Norte, leaving the Basque coast and climbing sharply into the green interior hills. With 413 m of total ascent and 401 m of descent it is one of the more demanding sections of the early Norte, carrying walkers through forested ridges and Basque farmsteads before dropping into the inland town of Markina-Xemein.
- 21.9 kmDistance
- ↑413 m ↓401 mElevation
- ModerateDifficulty
- 65 kmfrom route start
Highlights
- Coast-to-interior transition
- Forested ridge walking
- Basque farmland and scattered hamlets
Towns on this stage
Find accommodation in Markina-Xemein →Distances and elevation come from real OpenStreetMap footpath geometry. In the planner you can split or merge any stage to match your pace.