Circular walk around Lake Domiko and Mount Agina from Lesaka

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A circular route that takes you to Lake Domiko and then up the small peaks of Agiña (Agina in Basque, 618 m), Ikatzuloko Bizkarra (580 m) and the more modest Illasmendi (512 m).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.99 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,247 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,221 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,991 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 266 ft
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Zima de Apitxea
Lake Domiko as seen from the dam

Description of the walk

Start from the car park at the edge of the village, near the stream, opposite the Mital factory.

(S/E) First, follow the river alongside the road and head west until you reach a concrete track that starts on the left.

(1) Start this ascent on the left and head for the small ridge of Zima de Apitxea.

(2) Follow it along its northern slope to a small plateau with a recreational area (Ikatzulo, picnic tables and benches, and a fountain)

(3) Take a round trip down to the charming Lake Domiko. Walk along the dam.You can stop for a while to savour the unique atmosphere of this peaceful spot.

(4) Head back up to the crossroads.

(3) Carry on to the left, along the track leading towards Agina.

(5) On the way, climb the small peak of Ikatzuluko Bizkarra (581 m), making your way gently along the ridge. Then continue towards the site dedicated to Padre Donosti, marked by a sculpture by Jorge Oteiza, plaques engraved with inscriptions in Basque and a simple chapel. A place steeped in symbolism: it was here that the ashes of the Basque musician Mikel Laboa, composer of the famous song “Hegoak”, were scattered.

(6) Continue the ascent of Agina, crossing the tarmac road. The path is clearly marked. Reach the summit (618 m). This viewpoint offers a remarkable panorama of Lake San Antón (Embalse de Endara), part of the Basque coast and, in the distance, the Pyrenees mountain range.

(7) Begin the gentle descent for about two hundred metres.

(8) Turn right into a woodland and follow this path, which heads east. Cross the road and pass through the picnic area (Gardelko, with picnic tables and benches).

(9) A short climb leads to the summit of Illasmendi (or Irasmendi, depending on the map, 512 m). Beautiful view over Vera de Bidassoa.

(10) Continue downhill to a junction of paths and roads.

(11) Follow the red and white markings, ignoring the paths to the right or left, to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 269 ft - Car park near the stream
  2. 1 : mi 0.86 - alt. 354 ft - Concrete track
  3. 2 : mi 1.7 - alt. 991 ft - Zima de Apitxea ridge
  4. 3 : mi 3.24 - alt. 1,634 ft - Ikatzulo leisure area
  5. 4 : mi 3.48 - alt. 1,496 ft - Embalse de Domiko
  6. 5 : mi 3.99 - alt. 1,841 ft - Ikatzuloko Bizkarra
  7. 6 : mi 4.52 - alt. 1,814 ft - Monument Aita Donostia
  8. 7 : mi 5.27 - alt. 1,991 ft - Agiña
  9. 8 : mi 5.43 - alt. 1,749 ft - Entrance to a woodland
  10. 9 : mi 6.18 - alt. 1,486 ft - Gardelko leisure area
  11. 10 : mi 6.77 - alt. 1,650 ft - Illasmendi (512 m)
  12. 11 : mi 7.96 - alt. 761 ft - Crossroads
  13. S/E : mi 8.99 - alt. 269 ft - Car park near the stream

Notes

Worth a visit

Fountain at the Ikatzulo recreation area (3).

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