Santiago Plan

Stage 5 of 33 · Camino del Norte

Markina-Xemein → Gernika-Lumo

Basque Country (Bizkaia)

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
19 km
Time
5 h 27 min
Ascent
+556 m
Descent
−734 m
Difficulty
Hard
Where to sleep in Gernika-Lumo
46

Elevation profile

Ascent

+556 m

Descent

−734 m

Altitude

5–363 m

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Stage map

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Where to get your credential stamped

Places on this stage that usually stamp the pilgrim's credential. Remember: over the last 100 km you need two stamps a day.

Points based on the hostels and parish churches along this stretch (OpenStreetMap data). We can't guarantee that each one stamps at all times: opening hours and availability change. Many bars, cafés and town halls also stamp.

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Bolibar, the monastery of Zenarruza and Gernika, the historic Basque town.

🧭 How to get there

Find out how to travel from your city to Markina-Xemein by train, bus, car or plane.

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🚕 Taxis

Taxi ranks and services near this stage.

Camino taxis and transfers

Companies specialising in pilgrims that cover this route: transfers between stages, luggage transport and airport.

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Hostels on this stage

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Towns on this stage (4)

Places this stage passes through, in walking order. Open each one for history, services, hostels and where to sleep.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 5?
The stage from Markina-Xemein to Gernika-Lumo is about 19 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 5 h 27 min at a moderate pace (19 km and +556 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +556 m of ascent and −734 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 29 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 Gernika-Lumo?
We list 1 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Gernika-Lumo.

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