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Camino de Santiago, Czechia: what it is and when to go
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in Czechia (Dvůr Králové nad Labem). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. 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
- Where
- Czechia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- PRG Prague, 125 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ultreia.cz
- Trail network
- National
- To
- Santiago de Compostela
- Coordinates
- 50.38237, 15.96647
What it is and where
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in Czechia (Dvůr Králové nad Labem).
It is in Dvůr Králové nad Labem, where this site lists 52 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.38237, 15.96647; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 125 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- To
- Santiago de Compostela
It is one of the Hiking places in Czechia. 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.
- JanPossible8:16
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecPossible7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. 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 Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Czechia
To enter Czechia there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Czechia checklist. Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance.
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
- Church of Saint Joseph (Vlčkovice v Podkrkonoší)Church in Trutnov District, Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic4.4 km
- Josefov MeadowsNature reserve in the Czech Republic4.6 km
- Wenkeův obchodní důmDepartment store in Pražské Předměstí, Czech Republic4.9 km
- Muzeum Boženy NěmcovéMuseum in Czechia5.2 km
- Museum of Textile in Česká SkaliceTextile museum in Česká Skalice, Czech Republic5.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Czechia guide.
More in Czechia: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Main Sudetes Trail: hiking trail in Poland
- Szrenica: mountain peak in the Karkonosze Mountains, Poland
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Dreisesselberg
- E8 European long distance path: European long-distance hiking trail
Every Czechia 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 in Czechia.
When is the best time to visit Camino de Santiago?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to Camino de Santiago?
The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 125 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Czechia 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 Church of Saint Joseph (Vlčkovice v Podkrkonoší), Josefov Meadows, Wenkeův obchodní dům. The rest is in the Czechia guide.
Keep reading
- Dvůr Králové nad Labem52 places to see in and around Dvůr Králové nad Labem, Czechia: Safari Park Dvůr Králové, Zvičina, Kuks Hospital. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking2074 places for hiking in Czechia, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CzechiaBefore travelling to Czechia: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- 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.