Stage of the Camino
San Cristóbal de la Peña a Rionegro del Puente
From Santa Croya de Tera To Rionegro del Puente
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Distance
27.50 km
Duration
6.83 h
Difficulty
Alta
Ascent
70 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This 27.5 km stage enters the La Carballeda region, in a terrain of continuous undulations that demands constant effort. The landscape is dominated by extensive forests of oaks ("carballos" in Galician), which give the region its name. It's a day of great natural beauty, with long solitary stretches that invite introspection. The route passes through small villages with traditional architecture.
The 27.5km stage connecting Santa Croya de Tera to Rionegro del Puente immerses the pilgrim in the La Carballeda region, an area of oak forests and gentle hills. The profile of the journey is a constant "break-in" with no great passes but a continuous up-and-down that adds up the gradient.
The route traverses a beautiful landscape, very different from the previous meseta days. Walking on forest paths, often under the shade of oaks, and crossing small stone villages that conserve their rural charm, such as Santa Marta de Tera, an obligatory stop. In this locality, there is the church of Santa Marta, a Romanesque jewel of the 12th century housing one of the oldest representations of Santiago Peregrino in sculpture.
The route continues through this undulating and wooded landscape, offering a tranquil pilgrimage experience and deep contact with nature.
Arrival at Rionegro del Puente marks the end of the stage. This village has a deep historical connection to the Camino. It was founded in the 12th century the cofradía of los Falifos, one of the oldest in Spain, dedicated to the care of pilgrims. The Sanctuary of the Virgin of La Carballeda, with its peculiar exempt campanile, is the spiritual center of the region. Rionegro is a welcoming place that offers well-deserved rest before tackling the more mountainous stages of Sanabria.
The route traverses a beautiful landscape, very different from the previous meseta days. Walking on forest paths, often under the shade of oaks, and crossing small stone villages that conserve their rural charm, such as Santa Marta de Tera, an obligatory stop. In this locality, there is the church of Santa Marta, a Romanesque jewel of the 12th century housing one of the oldest representations of Santiago Peregrino in sculpture.
The route continues through this undulating and wooded landscape, offering a tranquil pilgrimage experience and deep contact with nature.
Arrival at Rionegro del Puente marks the end of the stage. This village has a deep historical connection to the Camino. It was founded in the 12th century the cofradía of los Falifos, one of the oldest in Spain, dedicated to the care of pilgrims. The Sanctuary of the Virgin of La Carballeda, with its peculiar exempt campanile, is the spiritual center of the region. Rionegro is a welcoming place that offers well-deserved rest before tackling the more mountainous stages of Sanabria.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
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