How many kilometres is stage 4?

The stage from A Rúa to Quiroga is about 26 km according to our track.

How long does this stage take?

About 7 h 33 min at a moderate pace (26 km and +816 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.

How much elevation does this stage have?

It gains about +816 m of ascent and −1026 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.

Is this stage difficult?

We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 31 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.

Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?

On the stage we found 0 water fountains, 0 pharmacies and 0 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

Stage 4 of 12 · Camino de Invierno

A Rúa → Quiroga

Ourense · Lugo

Distance: 26 km
Time: 7 h 33 min
Ascent: +816 m
Descent: −1026 m
Difficulty: Hard

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Vistas sobre el encajonado valle del Sil, entrando en la Ribeira Sacra.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+816 m

Descent

−1026 m

Altitude

266–1167 m

Stage map

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What to see on this stage

Monuments and points of interest near the Camino for your rest (data from OpenStreetMap).

CastleCastelo dos Novais
RuinsMámoa do Monte das Medorras 11
RuinsOs Castriños dos Novais
ViewpointMuíño da Ponte Soldón
ViewpointPonte da Estrada Vella

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 4?: The stage from A Rúa to Quiroga is about 26 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?: About 7 h 33 min at a moderate pace (26 km and +816 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?: It gains about +816 m of ascent and −1026 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?: We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 31 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?: On the stage we found 0 water fountains, 0 pharmacies and 0 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).