The Camino Lebaniego is an incredible Camino route that leads pilgrims to the sacred site of the Santo Toribio de Liébana Monastery. This monastery is nestled picturesquely in the foothills of the Picos de Europa National Park and is said to house one of the largest pieces of the Lignum Crucis, or the supposed piece of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.
It is a significant pilgrimage route in Spain, but for those seeking more of a spiritual journey, it is a spectacular path that boasts mountain views, villages hidden in river valleys, and the solitude to reflect with nature.
The Camino Lebaniego departs from the Camino del Norte Camino route and concludes in one of Spain’s most beautiful pueblos, Potes. From here, pilgrims can rejoin the Camino del Norte by bus, or continue on the Camino Frances via a handful of different sleepy routes.
After I completed the Camino Lebaniego, I joined the Camino Frances via the Camino Vadiniense.
This Camino Lebaniego guide includes helpful tools for planning this lesser-known route, typical Camino Lebaniego stages and distances, my personal Camino Lebaniego route and tips, and my budget for walking the Camino Lebaniego in 3 days.
