Thank you, User 770596, for this comment. I have just moved the starting point, which is now located in a car park.
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Orkatzategi-Aitzulo from Lake Urkulu...
Starting from Lake Urkulu near the town of Aretxabaleta (Guipúzcoa, Spain), the trail takes us to Orkatzategi (870 m) and then heads towards Ojo de Aitzulo. Return via the Ermita de Santikrutz.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 20.23 km -
Average duration: 7h 55 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 753 m -
Descent: - 759 m -
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Highest point: 849 m -
Lowest point: 333 m
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Country:
Spain
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Area: Basque Country -
District:
Aretxabaleta -
Start/End: N 43.027473° / W 2.491885° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 357 m
- 1 : km 4.71 - alt. 581 m - Caserío Urrexol
- 2 : km 4.81 - alt. 576 m - Cruce Derecha
- 3 : km 10.86 - alt. 770 m - Collado de Urta
- 4 : km 11.2 - alt. 801 m - Ametzueta
- 5 : km 11.81 - alt. 740 m - Túmulo 21
- 6 : km 14.1 - alt. 625 m - Goroeta Elizaur
- 7 : km 14.62 - alt. 529 m - Alpine Trail (T9)
- S/E : km 20.23 - alt. 356 m
Reviews and comments
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Ease of following the route
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Route interest
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User 770596
Overall rating : 4.5 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 02, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Please note that the start of the hike is not accessible by car. You must park in the car park before the hamlet of Urkulu Urtegia and then walk along the edge of the lake for 3 km on the footpath (flat, walking area).
The rest of the route is fairly easy to follow. Some sections are very steep, although not particularly technical. The end of the hike is well worth the effort to admire the magnificent stone arches.
At the end of the circular, the descent along the river can be slippery. Plan to stay on the road in case of bad weather.
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