City of Culture of Galicia – Sarela River – Galeras Park loop from Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao

Santiago De Compostela

City of Culture of Galicia – Sarela River – Galeras Park loop from Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao

Moderate

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City of Culture of Galicia – Sarela River – Galeras Park loop from Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao

02:34

48.7km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 43.7 km for 205 m

After 46.4 km for 216 m

After 46.7 km for 86 m

After 47.0 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.65 km

City of Culture of Galicia

Highlight • Monument

Cultural center and park with museums and a library, hiking trails and a biodiverse native forest park. The center was designed by architect Peter Eisenman, who won a competition for its design.

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6.69 km

O Campo Branco

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43.8 km

Sarela River – Galeras Park

Highlight • River

Shady park trails along the small streams in this park on the west side of the old town

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45.2 km

View of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela from Parque de la Alameda

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of the cathedral walking through the Parque de la Alameda.

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46.4 km

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Various sightseeing tours can be booked in the cathedral. A tour leads over the roofs of the cathedral. In addition to the beautiful view over Santiago, the guide also draws …

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46.5 km

Fountain of the Horses (Fonte dos Cabalos), Plaza de Platerías

Highlight • Monument

Located in the center of the Plaza de Platerías, it was sculpted by J. Pernas in 1825. It is an Italian-style fountain, which inspired Federico García Lorca, who called it …

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47.1 km

Historic Centre of Santiago de Compostela

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic set of urban centers declared as such. Declared on March 9, 1940. Expansion on April 30, 1976.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on December 4, 1985.

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47.1 km

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Absolutely worth seeing and worth a visit. The service with the pilgrims, on the other hand, was longer and unspectacular without Spanish knowledge. The incense burner was not swung 🤙

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