Camino de San Salvador
Castilla y León, Spain
Spain · León → Oviedo
Distance
114 km
Stages
5
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
In Asturias, a 4.9 km spiritual walk loops back to Lena, threading through lush greenery and the whisper of rustling leaves. The Camino de San Salvador is a gentle ascent, just 56 meters, making it ideal for both novices and seasoned walkers.
La Malvea punctuates the route, a waypoint in centuries of devotion. This isn’t just a stroll; it’s a chance to reflect, to connect.
Each step resonates with the echoes of travelers past, reminding us that even the briefest journeys can lead to profound clarity. Perfect for a weekend escape, it invites introspection year-round.
Stages
5 stages
Stage 1León → La Robla
challengingDistance27 kmAscent341 mDescent227 m
Stage 2La Robla → Poladura de la Tercia
moderateDistance24 kmAscent538 mDescent271 m
Stage 3Poladura de la Tercia → Pajares
moderateDistance16 kmAscent710 mDescent944 m
Stage 4Campomanes → Pola de Lena
moderateDistance17 kmAscent348 mDescent1027 m
Stage 5Pola de Lena → Oviedo
challengingDistance31 kmAscent534 mDescent611 m
Points of interest
- Arbás del Puerto
Arbás del Puerto. Historic village, in Villamanín, Spain, at 1,360 m elevation.
- Colegiata de Santa María de Arbas
Colegiata de Santa María de Arbas. Monument, dedicated to Mary, in Villamanín, Spain, designated as bien de interés cultural.
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