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Camino de Santiago, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain (Via Mosana) in Belgium (Liège). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain · Hiking
- Local name
- Via Mosana
- Where
- Belgium
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LGG Grâce-Hollogne, 3.8 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- International
- From
- Aachen - Thimister - Battice - Liège - Huy - Dinant - Givet
- To
- Givet
- Coordinates
- 50.60496, 5.45257
What it is and where
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain (Via Mosana) in Belgium (Liège).
It is in Liège, where this site lists 194 more places to see, 9.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.60496, 5.45257; the nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG, Grâce-Hollogne), 3.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- International
- From
- Aachen - Thimister - Battice - Liège - Huy - Dinant - Givet
- To
- Givet
It is one of the Hiking places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Camino de Santiago is April to October.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecPossible7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Fort de Flémalle19th-20th century defence for Liège, Belgium952 m
- Château de ChokierCastle in Wallonia2.0 km
- Château d'AigremontCastle in Wallonia3.1 km
- Schmerling CavesArchaeological site in Belgium3.4 km
- Ramioul (Grotte de) à FlémalleProtected area in Belgium (W-6836)3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- GR 12: long distance hiking route in the Netherlands, Belgium and France
- Wildnis Trail: German hiking trail
- Beverpad
Every Belgium place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Camino de Santiago?
It is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain (Via Mosana in the local language) in Belgium.
When is the best time to visit Camino de Santiago?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Camino de Santiago?
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG), 3.8 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Fort de Flémalle, Château de Chokier, Château d'Aigremont. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Liège194 places to see in and around Liège, Belgium: Vaalserberg, Fort Ében-Émael, Liège Cathedral. Best time: April to October and December.
- Hiking509 places for hiking in Belgium, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Camino de Santiago on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.