Already feeling the heat in Europe? Plan an autumn hike along these quiet alternatives to the Camino. With a scorching predicted in Europe, and heatwaves already hitting Greece and Türkiye, you might be looking ahead to autumn to plan your next hiking adventure. Thanks to its milder weather, September is among the best months to embark on the Camino de Santiago - one of the most walked routes in the history of humanity.
Every year almost 350,000 people complete the pilgrimage which ends at the Cathedral. But that also means the route is busy. While it brings the possibility of making friends with other walkers, it leaves little room for self-reflection.
There are a number of other routes across Europe and the rest of the world, however, that offer the Camino experience. They are also perfect if you’ve completed the famous pilgrimage and are looking for more long distance walking routes. Here are some of the best alternatives to El Camino de Santiago to try this autumn.
If you want to stick to then there are shorter, tougher trips also taken by Christian pilgrims. The Mozarabic Way or Camino Mozárabe is a series of walking routes that start at various locations throughout Andalusia and converge in Mérida near the Portuguese border. These were the roads used by Christians in the territory of Al Ándalus, so you can learn about the history of Spain as you walk.
Some of the oldest stretches follow Roman roads offering another opportunity for historic discovery. You can d.