Route of the Castle and Aragon
The Camino Castellano-Aragonés unites Gallur (Zaragoza) with the Way of the Wool in Santo Domingo de Silos (Burgos). A historic route through the valley of the Ebro and the lands of Soria.
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It traverses the middle Ebro valley and enters Soria province, passing by the monumental Tarazona. It offers a rural route through areas with rich historical and natural heritage, although less known and trafficked, ideal for those seeking a more solitary experience.
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Fiber Way
Distance:
677 km
Days:
27
Difficulty:
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The Wool Road is a historic Jacobean route originating in Alicante and heading north to link with the French Way in Burgos. Its name comes from the ancient royal pastures used for sheep herding, which also served as pilgrimage routes. This long journey of 677 km to Burgos passes through Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Soria.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 1: Alicante to Orito
Stage 2: Oriente towards Pequera
Stage 3: To visit Villena
Stage 4: Villena to Caudete
Stage 5: Go to Almansa
Route of the Ebro
Distance:
457 km
Days:
18
Difficulty:
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The Ebro Way is a Jacobean route that largely follows the course of the same-named river. It begins at the Ebro Delta or Tortosa and heads northwest to Logroño (La Rioja), where it meets the French Way. Its 457 km journey offers an unique experience, combining the natural richness of its banks with the heritage of the towns it passes through, such as the monumental Zaragoza.
It is a route with mostly flat sections that allows you to discover the diversity of landscapes in Catalonia, Aragon and La Rioja.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 1: Deltiberre to La Ràpita
Stage 2: Rapita to Tortosa
Stage 3: To Tortosa from Xeresa
Stage 4: Siege of Xerta
Stage 5: Gandesa to Fabara
Way of Sagunto
Distance:
394 km
Days:
16
Difficulty:
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The Sagunto Route connects the historic city of Sagunto (Valencia) with Jacobean routes in the interior, such as the Castellano-Aragonese or Wool Road. With a 400 km journey to connection zones, it traverses the Valencian Community, Aragon and Castile and León.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 1: Port of Sagunto - Torre de Torres
Stage 2: Torres de Torres - Segorbe
Stage 3: Segorbe–Viver
Stage 4: Villa - Barrancas
Stage 5: Barrios - Sarrión
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Stages of Route of the Castle and Aragon
Etapa 1: Gallur to Borja
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This stage offers a long and pronounced descent from the high mountain to the valley of the River Sarria. The profile is demanding for the knees, but the landscape is of great beauty. The route passes...
Etapa 2: Borja to Tarazona
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This is a short and pleasant stage that follows the course of the Sarria River. The profile is mainly flat, a gentle stroll through a beautiful riverbank landscape. The route runs along a fluvial path...
Etapa 3: Tarazona to Ágreda
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The first stage of the Camino Ingles route that starts in A Coruña is an demanding day. The profile rises continuously from the coast to the interior plateau. The route leaves the city and enters rura...
Etapa 4: Ágreda to Pozalmuro
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This is a short and gentle stage that connects the interior of A Coruña province with the point of convergence of the English Way. The route is an enjoyable stroll through rural Galicia, across a land...
Etapa 5: Pozalmuro to Soria
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This is one of the most difficult and beautiful stages of the Primitivo Way. The journey is a long mountain trek that ventures into western Asturias. The profile is a continuous rise and fall, with th...
Featured Towns of Route of the Castle and Aragon
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Burgos
Monumental heart of the Camino Francés. Burgos dazzles the pilgrim with its majestic Gothic cathedral, World Heritage Site, and rich historical legacy on the Castilian plateau.
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Mecerreyes
Burgal town in the heart of Tabladillo Valley. Mecerreyes, on the Way of the Wool, is famous for its tradition of the "Chicken Song" and its pilgrim hospitality.
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Gallur
Zaragoza Village by the Ebro and starting/stop point of the Ebro Jacobean Way. A communication hub on the riverbank, with a marked rural and fluvial character.
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Borja
Historic Zaragoza city in the Campo de Borja region. Famous for its wines and heritage, Borja is a stopover with complete services for pilgrims.
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Tarazona
Monumental city at the foot of the Moncayo, jewel of the Castellano-Aragonese Way. Its Mudéjar cathedral, its Jewish quarter and its octagonal bullring captivate the pilgrim.
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Ágreda
Known as the "House of Three Cultures," Ágreda is a historic stop on the Camino Castellano-Aragonés, at the border between Castile and Aragon, at the feet of the Moncayo.
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Pozalmuro
Small Sorian town in the slopes of the Moncayo. Pozalmuro offers a rural and peaceful atmosphere, an ideal stopover on the Camino Castellano-Aragonés.
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Soria
The "City of Poets," linked to Machado and Bécquer, is an evocative stop on the Camino Castellano-Aragonés. Its Romanesque heritage by the Duero inspires the pilgrim.
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Abejar
Gate of the Pinares region in Soria. Abejar on the Camino Castellano-Aragonés offers a natural environment of pine forests and a peaceful atmosphere for rest.
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San Leonardo de Yagüe
Village in Soria with an important heritage. San Leonardo de Yagüe, with its Renaissance castle, is a charming stopover in a privileged natural setting.
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Santo Domingo de Silos
Spiritual and artistic figure of the Wool Road. His Benedictine monastery, with its Romanesque cloister and Gregorian chants, is a world-famous haven of peace and beauty.
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Its history is linked to the geography and communication network that dominated northern Spain in the Middle Ages. Pilgrims coming from Catalonia, following the Camí de Sant Jaume route, or those who remounted the Ebro from the Mediterranean, arrived at Zaragoza, a key point for devotion to the Virgin of Pilar. At this point, a choice was presented: continue the meander of the river towards Tudela and Alfaro in the northwest until Logroño, or take a more direct route westward towards the powerful city of Burgos. It was this second option that gave life to the Castellano-Aragonese Way.
The itinerary delves into a territory that for centuries was a border zone, first with Islam and then between the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile. This heritage is visible today in the abundance of castles and fortified villages that mark the route. Starting from Gallur, on the banks of the Ebro, the path leads to the imposing mass of Moncayo, the sacred mountain of the celtiberians. At its feet lies Tarazona, a monumental city, episcopal seat since the Visigothic era, which preserves a magnificent Gothic cathedral and a rich Jewish quarter, testament to its past as a city of three cultures.
After passing through Tarazona, the pilgrim enters the province of Soria, the heart of the oldest and most austere Castile. The route passes through Ágreda, another border town, before arriving at the city of Soria. The Sorian capital, immortalized by poets such as Antonio Machado, offered the medieval pilgrim a haven of peace and spirituality, with Romanesque jewels like the church of Santo Domingo or the enigmatic arches of the cloister of San Juan de Duero. From Soria, the path continues westward, traversing the Pinares region, a vast expanse of forests that contrasts with the aridity of other areas of the meseta.
The final objective of this route was to reach the province of Burgos to link up with other routes that led directly to the Camino Francés. Traditionally, the Castellano-Aragonese Way joined the Lana Route in the vicinity of the famous Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, renowned for its Romanesque cloister and Gregorian chant. From Silos, the pilgrim was just a few days' journey from Burgos, where he finally incorporated into the great river of pilgrims coming from France.
The modern revival of this itinerary has highlighted a route of great landscape beauty and immense historical richness. It is a path for those seeking solitude in interior Spain, a journey through the history of borders and kingdoms that forged the peninsula, following the footsteps of medieval pilgrims who chose the most direct route to reach their destination.