Stage 1 of 10 · Camino de Santiago
Start → Blankenheim
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Start: Start
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
End: Blankenheim
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start → km 3.1 (411m) 271–411m | 3.1 km | +187m / -47m | 57 min | 📈 Climbing |
km 3.1 (411m) → km 14.6 (502m) 383–535m | 11.5 km | +244m / -152m | 2h 46m | 📈 Climbing |
km 14.6 (502m) → Blankenheim 473–567m | 8.7 km | +190m / -219m | 2h 10m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 23.3 km | +458m / -259m | 5h 54m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 79% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 23.3 km, 458m ascent, max altitude 567m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.8L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1974 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Start to Blankenheim (23.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 1.8 km off trail
- Shelter 1.6 km off trail
- Shelter km 0.1 · 783m off trail
- Shelter km 1.7 · 1.1 km off trail
- Shelter km 1.7 · 1.5 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 100m off trail
- Pilgerdusche km 14.8 · 910m off trail
- Drinking Water km 21.7 · 241m off trail
- Drinking Water km 23.3 · 57m off trail
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