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Hiking : Iturritxueta

Spain Autonomous Community of the Basque Country

This hiking route will take you through a scenic area with a total distance of 10.21 kilometers and an elevation gain of 474 meters, making it a difficult hike. Before starting your journey, make sure to pack enough water and check the weather forecast.

Your adventure begins at the parking area, located right at the start of the trail. As you hike along, you will come across a drinking water station named Ferruginosa, around 0.34 kilometers from the beginning, where you can refill your water bottles.

About halfway through the hike, at approximately 5.0 kilometers from the start, you will reach the peak of Iturritxueta, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding natural landscape.

Continuing on your journey, at 4.02 kilometers from the start, you will pass by another peak called Oketagana, slightly off the main trail. Although not directly on the trail, it is worth a visit for more breathtaking views.

As you near the end of the hike, around 0.07 kilometers from the start, you will find another drinking water station to hydrate before completing the circular route.

For a well-deserved break after your challenging hike, there is a bar named Itxina Taberna located right at the trailhead where you can relax and replenish your energy.

Enjoy the journey to Iturritxueta peak and back, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the satisfaction of conquering a difficult hiking trail.