Viewpoint of O Cebreiro – Church of San Xoán de Hospital loop from Hospital

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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Viewpoint of O Cebreiro – Church of San Xoán de Hospital loop from Hospital

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Viewpoint of O Cebreiro – Church of San Xoán de Hospital loop from Hospital

04:25

15.1km

410m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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2.08 km

Church of Liñares

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Linares is a small, quiet village with a typically rural lifestyle. Agriculture and livestock farming are the predominant activities in the area, although the Camino de Santiago also provides a source of income through accommodation and catering for walkers.

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2.48 km

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5.04 km

Viewpoint of O Cebreiro

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Behind the pilgrims' hostel there is a small vantage point over the rooftops of O Cebreiro with seating, from where you can enjoy a magnificent all-round panoramic view. Sunset and sunrise up here are just amazing!

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8.40 km

Church of Saint Stephen of Liñares

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Quiet place where the Church of Santo Estevo de Liñares stands out.

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9.20 km

Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque

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The Alto de San Roque is crowned at 1270 meters of altitude and is a gift for the eyes.
The silhouette of the pilgrim whipped by the wind represents the …

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9.24 km

Pilgrim Monument on the Hilltop

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10.0 km

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11.0 km

Church of San Xoán de Hospital

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Hospital, San Xoán: This parish is made up of Hospital da Condesa, Teixoeiras and Vilarín do Monte. The hospital, founded by Doña Egilo in the 11th century, alleviated the hardships …

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13.6 km

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15.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

5.09 km

776 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

5.19 km

1.55 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

May 16, 2024,16.05.2024 Jakobsweg von Pedrafita do Cebreiro nach Triacastela

Today we canceled the tour because of the rain. A friendly gentleman drove us to the hotel.

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May 27, 2025,Wandeling

Tonight in a dormitory. Woke up at 05.00h from the first ones who were packing. They would walk in the dark for at least another hour . . .
That's why I got up earlier and saw when I left the albergue that the deeper valleys were in the clouds.
First I got breakfast in Cebreiro with a nice wax …

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May 4, 2024,🇪🇸 Von O Cebreiro nach Alto do Poio 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️

The Spanish Way of St. James
Camino de Frances
Day 5: Sarria Ponferrada - Ambasmestas - Pedrafita do Cebreiro - Sarria
The ascent to O Cebreiro begins after Las Herrerias. We take a break in La Gaba and after about two and a half kilometers we reach Laguna de Castilla, the last place in Castile-Leon. Overnight stay in the Sarria …

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