Accessible by road to the Gorospil pass.
It should be possible to climb immediately onto the ridge to pass by the Zolateko summit (crossing a fence).
Very beautiful view to the south from the Antsetegi rocks.
Return via the track.
Antsestegi rocks from the Goropsil Pass (Muga lepo)
Easy hike on the ridges south of the border. Beautiful panoramic views and bucolic setting. Accessible by road to the Gorospil Pass. Beautiful view to the south from the Antsetegi rocks.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.60 mi -
Average duration: 3h 10 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,217 ft -
Descent: - 1,217 ft -
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Highest point: 2,585 ft -
Lowest point: 2,133 ft
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Country:
Spain
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Areas: Pyrenees, Basque Country -
City:
Baztan -
Start/End: N 43.268393° / W 1.446657° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 1245OT, 1345OT, 1346OT -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,133 ft - Col Muga Lepo (650 m)
- 1 : mi 1.05 - alt. 2,572 ft - Lizarzu - Lizartzu
- 2 : mi 1.45 - alt. 2,415 ft - Pass
- 3 : mi 1.57 - alt. 2,270 ft - Mailaretta - Mailarreta
- 4 : mi 1.73 - alt. 2,178 ft - Pass
- 5 : mi 1.93 - alt. 2,290 ft - Burdiako - Burdiako kaskoa
- 6 : mi 2.09 - alt. 2,221 ft - Pass - Antsestegi
- 7 : mi 2.41 - alt. 2,575 ft - Antestegi rocks - Antsestegi
- S/E : mi 4.59 - alt. 2,133 ft - Col Muga Lepo (650 m)
Reviews and comments
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User 27629259
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 30, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
I set off early in the morning and the view was magnificent. Around midday, there were lots of people and a lot of traffic, with cars and motorbikes speeding along the track. Apart from that, it was a lovely walk.
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