Discover the Routes of Castilla y León

Paths with history, nature and culture

The 12 Essential Routes

Camino de Santiago

Walk the Camino Francés and the Vía de la Plata, two of Europe's most important pilgrimage routes. Cross Burgos, León, Palencia and Zamora on your way to Santiago.

Distance: Variable (from 100 km) | Difficulty: Medium | Duration: 5-30 days

Route of the Castles

Circuit through the main Castilian fortresses: Peñafiel, Coca, Cuéllar, Turégano, Castillo de la Mota and many more. A journey through medieval history of Castile.

Distance: 400 km (circular) | Difficulty: Low | Duration: 3-5 days
Duero River

Duero Route

Riverside route through riverside towns and Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Toro wineries. Combine natural landscapes, historical heritage and quality wine tourism.

Distance: 350 km | Difficulty: Low | Duration: 3-4 days
Cathedrals

Route of the Cathedrals

Visit the impressive cathedrals of Burgos, León, Palencia, Zamora, Salamanca and Ávila. A journey through the most sublime Gothic, Romanesque and Renaissance art in Spain.

Distance: 500 km | Difficulty: Low | Duration: 4-6 days
Camino del Cid

Camino del Cid Route

Literary itinerary following the Cantar de Mio Cid from Vivar del Cid (Burgos) to Valencia. Cross epic landscapes and medieval towns full of history.

Distance: 2,000 km (sections) | Difficulty: Medium-High | Duration: Variable
Pueblos Negros

Pueblos Negros Route

Discover traditional slate architecture in villages of Guadalajara and Segovia. Campillo de Ranas, Valverde de los Arroyos, Majaelrayo and other rural treasures.

Distance: 80 km | Difficulty: Low | Duration: 1-2 days
Ruta de la Lana

Lana Route (GR-46)

Ancient transhumance path connecting Alicante with Burgos. Cross high mountain landscapes, valleys and paramos following historical royal cattle trails.

Distance: 700 km | Difficulty: High | Duration: 30-40 days
Mycological Routes

Mycological Routes

Trails in mushroom and fungi picking areas in pine forests and oak groves. Especially recommended in autumn in Soria, Segovia and Ávila.

Distance: Variable | Difficulty: Low-Medium | Season: Sep-Nov

Icnitas Route

Dinosaur footprints in Soria and Burgos. Visit unique paleontological sites in Enciso, Regumiel de la Sierra and other points with fossils from 120 million years ago.

Distance: 200 km | Difficulty: Low | Duration: 2-3 days
Roman Road

Roman Routes (Vía de la Plata)

Roads and vestiges of the Roman Empire. Walk the Vía de la Plata from Astorga to Mérida, passing through Zamora and Salamanca. Living history under your feet.

Distance: 700 km | Difficulty: Medium | Duration: 25-30 days
Monastery

Monasteries Route

Discover the rich monastic heritage of Castilla y León. Visit historic monasteries like Santo Domingo de Silos, San Millán de la Cogolla, Santa María de Huerta and many more. A spiritual journey through the region's religious history.

Distance: 300 km | Difficulty: Low | Duration: 3-4 days
Cheeses

Artisanal Cheese Route

A gastronomic journey through traditional cheese factories in Castilla y León. Taste artisanal cheeses from sheep, goat and cow in towns like Villalón de Campos, Peñafiel and Segovia. Learn about the production process and visit local markets.

Distance: 250 km | Difficulty: Low | Duration: 2-3 days

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Travel Tips

Best Time

Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-October) are ideal. Avoid extreme heat in summer on long routes.

Safety

Always inform of your route, carry a charged mobile, basic first aid kit and respect path signage.

Respect for the Environment

Leave no trace, respect local flora and fauna, and support the economy of the towns you cross.