Stage of the Camino
Campillo de Altobuey to Monteagudo de las Salinas
From Campillo de Altobuey To Monteagudo de las Salinas
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Destination
Distance
15.00 km
Duration
5.00 h
Difficulty
Easy
Ascent
80 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
Transition stage from La Mancha in Cuenca to the Serranía de Cuenca. The 15 km climb through the first foothills of the Serranía Baja Cuenca, with a more wooded and rugged landscape. Monteagudo de las Salinas owes its name to the old traditional salt exploitations (inland salt flats) that are still preserved as an ethnographic sample.
This stage marks a radical change in landscape. The Camino leaves the coast to venture into the interior mountains of Biscay. It is a hard day, with a medium mountain profile and constant ups and downs. The route passes through a rural landscape of great beauty, with pine forests and isolated farmhouses. It's an episode of solitude and introspection that requires excellent physical preparation. Arrival at Markina-Xemein village in a quiet valley is the reward after a hard day's effort.
Last updated: 15/05/2026
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