Oiartzun walks

A short walk around the Arditurri mines.Very pretty woodland with numerous small streams and footpaths.From the higher ground, and in fine weather, there are views of San Sebastián Bay and its rock.

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.

Lovely walk with views of San Sebastian, the Basque coast, the Trois Couronnes, La Rhune and a visit to a remarkable cromlech site.

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.

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.

A beautiful hike, starting in the heart of the forest and heading towards one of the region’s most iconic peaks, taking in cromlech sites along the way and offering fantastic views of the region’s other peaks, such as Jaizkibel and the Three Crowns.

A magnificent loop through the Artikutxa park, taking in the splendour of the beech forest and the panoramic view of the Navarre mountains via Bianditz.

Circular path in a natural park to Lake Artikutza (dry) via thePR®®-NA-124 Eskas - Artikutza trail.

A short and pleasant hike in the Aiako Harria Natural Park, right in the heart of the forest. However, you’ll need to be prepared to go off-track (easy) as the paths become a bit overgrown. Using the GPS track is therefore recommended. You’ll climb two peaks of just over 700 m. This is a family-friendly hike offering beautiful scenery.

A pleasant walk through fields, woods and along streams, accompanied by birdsong.

A hike around Gurutze with two peaks to climb via forest paths. But it is also a historical hike with traces of very ancient monuments or more recent ones dating from the war.

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.

A hike after passing the Elurretxe Pass through the forest with numerous streams and therefore sometimes muddy paths. During the hike, you will climb several peaks: Belitz, Arburu, Sardinola and Gogortegiko.

What more could you ask for in the coastal area of the Southern Basque Country: mountainous landscape, granite terrain and a ridge path! The Three Crowns massif offers three peaks to explore. We will start this route with Erroilbide, then Txurrumurru and finally Irumugarrieta. The view is magnificent, with a 360° panorama of the Southern Basque Country and the Labour coastline stretching as far as the Landes. The route along the ridge includes passages, in couloirs and on slabs, which must be negotiated with caution.Some passages require the use of your hands. There is a fixed ring on the ascent to Txurrumurru. Not suitable for those who suffer from vertigo.

A lovely circular path in the Trois Couronnes Nature Reserve. The path is very clearly marked in green and white.

A round trip to the first two summits of the Three Crowns, plus a third as a preamble. For the less adventurous, the climb to Txurrumurru requires crossing a rocky bar that can be tricky. Nevertheless, it's worth the effort to reach the narrow passage between two boulders that gives a view of Lake Endara. Going to the last summit, Erroilbide, is much trickier and requires experience, which is why it is not mentioned in this itinerary.