Santiago Plan

Stage 5 of 12 · Camino de Invierno

Quiroga → A Pobra do Brollón

Lugo

Distance
22 km
Time
6 h 27 min
Ascent
+725 m
Descent
−593 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Bonita jornada entre los valles de los ríos Lor y Sil, en plena Ribeira Sacra.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+725 m

Descent

−593 m

Altitude

243–623 m

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Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 4 water fountains✚ 4 pharmacies🏧 3 ATMs(OpenStreetMap data; check opening times)

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What to see on this stage

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

Hostels on this stage

Hostel data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). It does not include beds or price, which are not always in the source; check with the hostel. Is one missing or wrong? Write to us.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 5?
The stage from Quiroga to A Pobra do Brollón is about 22 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 6 h 27 min at a moderate pace (22 km and +725 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +725 m of ascent and −593 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 33 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Where to sleep at the end of the stage, in A Pobra do Brollón?
We list 2 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in A Pobra do Brollón.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?
On the stage we found 4 water fountains, 4 pharmacies and 3 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

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