Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales landscape

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Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales

~3 days · 41.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance41.1 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain6,788 ft
Gain / mile165 ft
High point1,175 ft
Difficulty index22/100

What the Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales is known for

Stages 7–9 of Camino del Norte is an official 58.1 km point-to-point section from Lezama to Castro Urdiales.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 0 ft to 3,832 ft over 41.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 16.3 mi · 40%
  • Downhill 17.4 mi · 43%
  • Flat 6.8 mi · 17%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales?

22 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales scores 22/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales take?

Most backpackers hike the Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 41.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales?

The Camino del Norte — Stages 7–9: Lezama to Castro Urdiales climbs roughly 6,788 ft total — about 165 ft per mile, topping out near 1,175 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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