Vía de la Plata hiking - 03 Salamanca to Astorga

3 Salamanca to Astorga note section 1 Sevilla to Merida and section 2 Merida to Salamanca complete the Via de la Plata

At 205.9 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 45 hours and 45 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. The trail is officially waymarked as VDLP, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This route is part of the National Walking Network (NWN) — a flagship trail maintained to national standards, often following scenic or historically significant corridors.