Distance
26.2km
Ascent
634m
Walking time
7 h 30 min
Stage 4 / 6 · Camino Inglés · Galicia
Betanzos Hospital de Bruma
Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma: 26.2 km, 634 m of ascent and 277 m of descent, about 7 h 30 min on foot. Stage 4 of 6 on the Camino Inglés. All stages · Camino Inglés · Where to stay in Hospital de Bruma
km
26.2Ascent
634mDescent
277mWalking time
7 h 30 minDifficulty
Demandinghighest point
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Elevation profile26.2 km · ↑634 m · ↓277 m · max 457 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
The long inland stage: Presedo, with a Xunta hostel, Vizoño and the climb through hamlets of A Coruña to Hospital de Bruma, where a medieval hospital sheltered pilgrims who arrived by ship from England and Ireland.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betanzos · Places to stay | 0 | 20 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Presedo | 11 | 220 m | BarAlbergue |
| Vizoño | 24 | 400 m | Bar |
| Hospital de Bruma · Places to stay | 28.7 | 440 m | BarAlbergue |
Betanzoskm 0 · 5
Hotel Villa de Betanzos
Hotel
Hostal Pórtico
GuesthouseWhere to stay in Hospital de Bruma
Hotel Canaima
HotelPension O Meson Novo
HotelAlbergue de peregrinos de Hospital de Bruma · Public albergue (no booking, first come first served) · 10 €
FAQ
How long from Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma?
About 7 h 30 min at a normal pace, over 28.7 km with 420 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Hospital de Bruma?
Our guide lists 2 places, from €999 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty demanding: 420 m up and 0 m down; the highest point is 457 m.
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