Santiago Plan

Stage 18 of 18 · Camino Mozárabe

Torrefresneda → Mérida

Badajoz

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
24 km
Time
6 h 1 min
Ascent
+180 m
Descent
−180 m
Difficulty
Easy
Where to sleep in Mérida
17

Elevation profile

Ascent

+180 m

Descent

−180 m

Altitude

211–332 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.

Don't have the credential yet? See where to get one →

The final stage: you reach Mérida and its Roman legacy, where you join the Vía de la Plata.

🧭 How to get there

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

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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 18?
The stage from Torrefresneda to Mérida is about 24 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 6 h 1 min at a moderate pace (24 km and +180 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +180 m of ascent and −180 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as easy difficulty, with about 8 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 Mérida?
We list 3 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Mérida.

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