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Camino de Santiago - Camino del Norte Hiking Guide

<p>Of the many pilgrimage routes that lead through Spain to Santiago de Compostela, the Camino del Norte along the northern Spanish coast is one of the quietest and least crowded. This is precisely the appeal of the coastal path: here, hikers on the Way of St. James still find the balance between peace and tranquillity away from the crowds. The Rother hiking guide "Camino del Norte" presents this route with all its variants and important information for pilgrims.</p><p>The Camino del Norte is a wonderful destination not only because of its tranquillity, but also because of its scenery and culture. The Spanish Atlantic coast is sometimes green and lovely, then again wild and rugged. Cities such as the fashionable seaside resort of San Sebastián, Bilbao with its Guggenheim Museum, which has been transformed from an industrial to a cultural city, the unique cave paintings of Altamira, but also the thought-provoking Gernika are among the most important stops.<br></p><p>The Rother hiking guide "Jakobsweg - Camino del Norte" leads in 29 stages from Irun to Santiago de Compostela and in four more to Fisterra and Muxía. Each stage is described in detail, has a color hiking map and an informative elevation profile. Pilgrims will also find numerous practical tips for the route, infrastructure, hostels and alternative accommodation along the way. Information on the cultural and historical background along the route rounds off the offer. GPS data is available for download. The handy format and a weatherproof cover ensure that the hiking guide fits into any rucksack pocket and survives "grueling" stages undamaged.<br></p>