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Hernani walks
Circular route to Urdaburu
Visorando Member
7.91 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,425 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hernani (Gipuzkoa)
Urdaburu, visible from miles away, is a landmark for the fishermen of Gipuzkoa who popularised its name (pronounced ‘urde-buru’, meaning ‘pig’s head’). With its characteristic steep cliff face, it has always served as a landmark for them. This route presents no difficulty apart from the final ascent, which requires a little care. For the descent, you need to retrace your steps slightly to avoid the steep and potentially vertiginous path on the eastern slope.
Monte Oindi
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.32 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Urnieta (Gipuzkoa)
A circular route that climbs to the summit of Oindi (Monte Onyi in Spanish) and returns via the Mulisko Gaina megaliths site (Muniskue in Spanish).
Adarra from Besabi
4.31 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,657 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Urnieta (Gipuzkoa)
Adarra (816 m) is an iconic mountain in the Donostia–San Sebastián region, home to numerous prehistoric sites. It is traditional to climb to this summit on1 January to celebrate the New Year.
Sagarraren Bidea - The Apple Route
2.60 mi
+666 ft
-656 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Hernani (Gipuzkoa)
This easy circular is known as SL-GI-1002 Sagarraren Bidea (the Apple Route in Basque).
Sagarno, literally "apple wine", is an iconic product of the Basque Country that can be enjoyed in cider houses (Sagardotegia).
Les Dolmens d'Igorin
5.37 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,247 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hernani (Gipuzkoa)
Cette boucle est connue sous l'appellation PR®-GI-1002 Igoringo trikuharriak, soit les dolmens d'Igorin en basque.
La présence de nombreuses palombières recommande d'éviter ce trajet à l'automne en période de chasse.
Canals of a thousand and five hundred steps
6.20 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,007 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Andoain (Gipuzkoa)
An atypical course, with a gradient reminiscent of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "snake that swallowed an elephant".
The climb up the stairs may be a little rough, but the journey along the canal is very pleasant.
Urdaburu as seen from Susperregi
5.33 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,358 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Errenteria (Gipuzkoa)
Urdaburu, visible from kilometres out to sea, is a landmark for fishermen in Gipuzkoa, who have popularised its name (pronounced ‘urde-buru’, meaning ‘pig’s head’). With its characteristic steep cliff face, it has always served as a landmark for them. This route presents no particular difficulties apart from the final ascent, which requires a little care. This relatively short circular route starts from the car park of the Susperregi restaurant, on the hills above Errenteria.
San Marco and the summit of Txoritokieta near Errenteria.
3.55 mi
+761 ft
-761 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Errenteria (Gipuzkoa)
The Fort of San Marco is a military construction located at the top of Mount Bizarain at an altitude of 260 metres. It was built in 1880, near the village of Errenteria, to defend San Sebastián and the region from French attacks by land and sea. It is an excellent vantage point offering beautiful views of San Sebastián, Pasaia and Txingudi Bay.
The hike described here also offers the chance to discover some dolmens and take trails that are somewhat hidden in the forest. It may be useful to bring pruning shears to cut back any brambles or ferns that may have invaded the path.
At the foot of the Fort of San Marko in Errenteria
2.63 mi
+459 ft
-433 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)
A very pleasant circular route through the forest if you want to avoid the heatwave. The paths are well marked. You may spot a few cows and bulls (safely penned away). At one point, you can even admire the very typical port of Pasïa down below, to the north.
San Markos
4.37 mi
+778 ft
-781 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Errenteria (Gipuzkoa)
This route is known as the SL-GI-3 San Markos. It passes by the Fort of San Marko, built on Mount Bizarain, which was used for military purposes until 1992.
From here, there are views of the Concha (the shell-shaped bay of San Sebastián), Passaia, and Txingudi Bay.
Munagirre loop
5.99 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa)
We start by climbing to the summit of Munagirre (781 m), then follow a path through streams, small waterfalls and a beech forest, discovering the fairly recent ruins of the old Artikutza train, or very old ruins with cromlechs and superb views, either of the coast or of the peaks of the Three Crowns.
Munagirre summit and Oianleku Cromlech
3.46 mi
+771 ft
-774 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa)
Lovely walk with views of San Sebastian, the Basque coast, the Trois Couronnes, La Rhune and a visit to a remarkable cromlech site.
Pasaia-San Sebastian - Amara along the coastal path
8.67 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,808 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)
Leave your car in Hendaye and take this superb walk along the coastal path using the TOPO.Get off at Herrera station and head for the harbour of Pasaia-San Pedro, the starting point of the coastal path.Pass by Mont Ulia and its leisure park. In San-Sebastian, make a detour to Monte Urgull, with its fortress, monumental Christ (it's Rio) and view of Santa-Klara Island and the bay.
Return to Amara station and take the TOPO to Hendaye.
Pasaia – San Sebastián via the coastal path
7.43 mi
+1,043 ft
-997 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pasaia (Gipuzkoa)
A superb walk to spend a lovely afternoon and enjoy the evening in Old San Sebastián, sampling tapas and pintxos.
The Arraskuelarre peak and the Gainzabal dolmen in Elizalde
4.44 mi
+604 ft
-604 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa)
This route around Elizalde, which takes you up to a small peak, follows part of a ‘Voie verte’ – a former railway line that ran from Artikutza to Renteria or Arditurri and was mainly used to transport ore. You’ll also be walking a lot on tarmac tracks, but there’s very little traffic.
Pasaia Donibane
3.87 mi
+909 ft
-912 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pasaia (Gipuzkoa)
A lovely circular route around the southern tip of Jaizkibel above Pasaia. The start of the route takes you through the town of Pasaia along narrow, charming alleyways. The route then follows a steep path and returns to the village via a small road.
The summit of Urkabe and the Peñas de Arkale as seen from Gurutze
3.98 mi
+830 ft
-791 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa)
This walk takes you past the summit of Urkabe, one of the region’s most iconic peaks. You’ll then follow a superb, though more challenging, ridge path to reach the Peñas d’Arkale, but the effort is rewarded with stunning views and a magnificent finish at Beloaga Castle.
