Camino del Norte · Stage 4
Deba to Markina-Xemein
Deba to Markina-Xemein on the Camino del Norte: 23.9 km, 797 m up and 723 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 23.9
- ascent
- 797 m
- descent
- 723 m
- highest point
- 502 m
- lowest point
- 0 m
- difficulty
- very hard
Surface: 46 % asphalt, 47 % track and 7 % footpath.
A mountain stage with almost no villages: you climb to the Calvario hermitage and walk a long succession of ridges and woods. There are hardly any services all day, so it is essential to carry water and food.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Deba | 2 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 23.8 | Markina-Xemein | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from Deba to Markina-Xemein?
About 23.9 km along the Camino, with 797 m of total ascent and 723 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Deba to Markina-Xemein stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 6.5 and 8.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Markina-Xemein?
There are 3 albergues in Markina-Xemein, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.