Hornillos del Camino → Castrojeriz
A stage of the Camino Francés
Another compact meseta stage at 19.6 km on the Camino Francés, with modest rolling terrain of 101 m up and 138 m down across a near-treeless plateau where the horizon seems to recede at every step. The emptiness of this stretch is one of the defining experiences of the Camino Francés — few distractions, few villages, just the path and the sky. Castrojeriz sits below the ruins of a hilltop castle and has enough history and services to make for a comfortable stop.
- 19.6 kmDistance
- ↑101 m ↓138 mElevation
- ModerateDifficulty
- 296 kmfrom route start
Highlights
- Classic open meseta walking
- Hilltop castle ruins above Castrojeriz
- Long horizon views across the plateau
Towns on this stage
Find accommodation in Castrojeriz →Distances and elevation come from real OpenStreetMap footpath geometry. In the planner you can split or merge any stage to match your pace.