It can refer to:
* A historical road or path: A road that has been in use for a long time, possibly dating back to ancient times.
* A traditional route: A path that has been used for generations, often for pilgrimage or trade.
* A metaphorical path: It can also be used metaphorically to describe a traditional way of doing things or a past era.
Examples:
* "El viejo camino a Santiago" - The old road to Santiago (referring to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route).
* "Siguió el viejo camino de su abuelo" - He followed the old path of his grandfather (referring to a traditional family business).
* "La vida moderna ha abandonado el viejo camino" - Modern life has abandoned the old way (referring to a traditional way of life).