Hernio

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A round trip to climb Mount Hernio, which, at 1,078 metres, offers a superb view.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.10 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,526 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,526 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,468 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,926 ft
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Description of the walk

The address of the starting point is 12A Iruretaegia Auzoa, which has a few parking spaces.

(S/E) Take the GI84 Aia-Iturriotz-Zelatun path southwards, passing to the left of the chapel.
Cross the forest and continue for 100 m after the edge of the forest.

(1) Ignore the path branching off to the left and continue alongthe PR®-GI84 to the Venta Antonioren Borda.

(2) Continue uphill onthe PR®-GI78 Gautxori eta gurutzeen bidea (the ‘path of the crosses’ in Basque), which climbs up to a farmhouse.

(3) Turn left to reach the summit.

(4) The return journey involves retracing your steps along the same route to get back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,942 ft - Iruretaegia car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.41 - alt. 2,234 ft - Zaingo Bizkarra dolmen
  3. 2 : mi 1.84 - alt. 2,776 ft - Antonioren borda
  4. 3 : mi 2.47 - alt. 3,409 ft - Borde
  5. 4 : mi 2.55 - alt. 3,468 ft - Hernio
  6. S/E : mi 5.1 - alt. 1,942 ft - Iruretaegia car park

Notes

Worth a visit

Whilst at point (1), do take the opportunity to have a look at the dolmens in this area: Zaingo Bizkarra.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Izard
Izard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy first section, and after the restaurant on the plateau, a steeper but manageable climb – an interesting feature is the passage where you pass through the rings around your body; apparently, it makes your back pain disappear!!!!!!

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PASCOUAU
PASCOUAU

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike, especially in good weather with no wind. The highlight is the venta halfway along the route, where you can stop for a bite to eat. However, this Sunday there were lots of people, families, dogs... We continued our walk along the ridge, where there were fewer people. If possible, try to do a circular hike in the upper part.

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Philippe Aoustin
Philippe Aoustin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the sea, San Sebastian in the distance and the hinterland.
Just one important note: in dry weather, this hike is not dangerous or difficult, even if the final stretch is a little rocky

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