Origin
Destination
Distance
30.70 km
Duration
7.25 h
Difficulty
Media
Descent
235 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This final stage marks the approach to the great city of Lugo. The profile is predominantly descending and much smoother than previous stages, allowing for a faster and more relaxed walk. The route passes through a very pleasant rural landscape, passing alongside the singular "Souto de Retorta", a forest with century-old eucalyptus trees of monumental size. The final stretch becomes increasingly urban as it approaches Lugo. The entry into the city and the first contact with its impressive Roman Wall, declared a World Heritage Site and perfectly preserved, is an unforgettable moment and one of the great rewards of the Primitivo Way.
The journey from O Cádavo to Lugo is long, but fortunately the profile is much more favorable than on previous days, with a general descending trend. It's an era of transition that leaves the mountain for the Lucense plain. The route runs through a beautiful rural landscape, alternating dirt tracks, "corridors" and asphalt sections on secondary roads. You pass by numerous small villages, such as Castroverde, which has the remains of a castle. A notable point of interest is the village of Souto de Torres, where you can take a small detour to admire the "Souto da Retorta" in Chavín, a forest that houses "O Avó" (The Grandfather), an eucalyptus over 60 meters tall. As the route approaches Lugo, the surroundings become increasingly urbanized. However, all the effort is more than rewarded upon entering the historic center. The entrance to Lugo takes place through the Porta de San Pedro, one of the gates of its spectacular Roman Wall. This fortification, dating back to the third century, surrounds the entire historic center and can be walked around entirely. It's the only intact Roman wall in the world.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Eurostars Gran Hotel Lugo
Hotel Auditorio Santiago & Spa
Hotel Mendez Nuñez
Hotel Monumento Pazo de Orbán
Hotel Torre de Nuñez
La Finca
Mercure Lugo Centro
Sercotel EsteOeste
Exe Puerta San Pedro
Hotel Forum Ceao
U-Hotel Dario Lugo
APARTAMENTOS PORTA NOVA
Caraxolas
Hospedería San Froilan
Hostal ALBA Lugo
Hotel El Castaño Dormilón
Lucus Skyline & Terrace by Lugo Collection
O Forno de Catuxa Cottage & Roman Wall
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