Camino de Santiago routes
There isn’t one Camino de Santiago. Dozens of pilgrim routes lead to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, and these are the ones we have guides for, on foot and by bike. The Camino Francés is by far the busiest. More than 235,000 pilgrims finished it in 2024, and 65% of them started at Sarria, about 114 km out. The Portugués comes second. The Norte and the Primitivo are much quieter and hillier. For the Compostela you need to walk at least the last 100 km, or ride the last 200 km.
Routes to choose from
- Camino de Santiago on foot · about 770 km (480 miles) · Spain, France · Easy to moderate
- Camino from Sarria · 114 km (71 miles) · Spain · Easy to moderate
- Camino Portugués on foot · 241 km (150 miles) · Portugal, Spain · Moderate
- Camino Inglés · about 112 km (70 miles) · Spain · Moderate
- Camino Primitivo · about 320 km (199 miles) · Spain · Moderate to challenging
- Camino del Norte · 820 km (510 miles) · Spain · Moderate to challenging
- Camino de Invierno · 239 km (149 miles) · Spain · Moderate to challenging
- Via Podiensis (GR 65) on foot · 755 km (469 miles) · France · Moderate
- Camino Francés by Bike · about 770 km (480 miles) · Spain, France · Moderate
- Camino Portugués by Bike · about 610 km (380 miles) · Portugal, Spain · Moderate
- Jakobsweg on foot · about 770 km (480 miles) · Germany, Spain, France, Austria · Easy to moderate
- Moselcamino on foot · about 160 km (99 miles) · Germany · Moderate
- Swiss Way of St James (Via Jacobi) · 446 km (277 miles) · Switzerland · Moderate
- Austrian Way of St James · about 750–800 km (466–497 miles) · Austria, Germany · Moderate to challenging
Flyby films from the Camino
- Day 36 - Last Day · Camino De Santiago · by Ruth
- Day 36: Salceda -> Santiago! · Camino De Santiago · by Julia & James
Caminos tracked on Pebbls
- Camino De Santiago · by Ruth
- Camino De Santiago · by Julia & James
See every journey on the adventure map · All flyby films
Hiking & Trekking community
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Questions and answers
How many Camino guides are there here?
14 guides, from Camino Inglés, the shortest, to Camino del Norte, the longest. Each guide page gives the distance and the countries it goes through.
Which Camino is the busiest?
The Camino Francés. More than 235,000 pilgrims finished it in 2024, nearly half of everyone arriving in Santiago, and 65% of them had started at Sarria. In 2025 the Portugués was second with 19% of pilgrims, and its coastal route third with 17%. The Primitivo and the Norte are much quieter, with about 24,400 and 21,400 finishers in 2024.
How far do I have to walk for the Compostela?
At least the last 100 km into Santiago on foot, or the last 200 km by bike, with your credencial (pilgrim passport) stamped along the way. On the Francés most people start at Sarria, about 114 km out. On the Portugués the most common start is Tui, 118.8 km out. You can split it over several trips, as long as you pick up where you stopped.
Can I track my Camino on a map?
Yes. The Pebbls app records your route as you walk or ride, pins your photos and notes to the map, and turns each chapter into a flyby film. Friends and family can follow along.