How many kilometres is stage 4?

The stage from Lobios to Castro Laboreiro is about 21 km according to our track.

How long does this stage take?

About 6 h 6 min at a moderate pace (21 km and +657 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.

How much elevation does this stage have?

It gains about +657 m of ascent and −420 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 3 water fountains, 0 pharmacies and 2 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

Stage 4 of 10 · Caminho da Geira e dos Arrieiros

Lobios → Castro Laboreiro

Ourense · Melgaço

Distance: 21 km
Time: 6 h 6 min
Ascent: +657 m
Descent: −420 m
Difficulty: Hard

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Regreso puntual a Portugal por el Parque do Xurés hasta la aldea pastoril de Castro Laboreiro.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+657 m

Descent

−420 m

Altitude

325–871 m

Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 3 water fountains✚ 0 pharmacies🏧 2 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).

RuinsA Pontepedriña
RuinsO Castro
MuseumMuseo Numismático de Lobios
RuinsXacemento Calcolítico do Carqueixal
HeritageCruceiro do Viso
HeritagePazo dos Frascas
HeritageCasa da Aduana
HeritageA Quinta de San Martiño

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 4?: The stage from Lobios to Castro Laboreiro is about 21 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?: About 6 h 6 min at a moderate pace (21 km and +657 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?: It gains about +657 m of ascent and −420 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 3 water fountains, 0 pharmacies and 2 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).