From Zumaia to Deba

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A magnificent hike along the coastline with its schist cliffs via the GR® 121 trail. However, it is quite physically demanding with 650 metres of elevation gain and a distance of 16 km.

Return by train for €2.90.

The hike is also known as the Flysch Route.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.50 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 686 m
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    Descent: - 682 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 217 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐ Country: Spain
  • ⚐
    Area: Basque Country
  • ⚐ District: Zumaia 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 43.29147° / W 2.252483°
  • ⚑
    End: N 43.294379° / W 2.354917°
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Rocky coastline
Kern
Chapel
Rocky spur

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Zumaia
  2. 1 : km 1.49 - alt. 19 m - San Telmo Ermita
  3. 2 : km 2.6 - alt. 53 m - Pikotealdea
  4. 3 : km 3.35 - alt. 126 m - Andremarialdea
  5. 4 : km 5.06 - alt. 200 m - Car park and picnic area.
  6. 5 : km 5.6 - alt. 145 m - Viewpoint
  7. 6 : km 6.74 - alt. 202 m - Elorriaga
  8. 7 : km 9.14 - alt. 24 m - Viewpoint
  9. 8 : km 12.82 - alt. 81 m - Bridge over the N-634
  10. 9 : km 13.58 - alt. 182 m - Santa Katalina Hermitage
  11. 10 : km 14.74 - alt. 124 m - San Roke Hermitage
  12. 11 : km 15.35 - alt. 6 m - Santa Maria Church
  13. E : km 15.5 - alt. 11 m - Deba

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Murphy976
Murphy976

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2025
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful course.

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