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Basque Mountains

The best walks and hikes in the Basque Mountains

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Want to go hiking in the Basque Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Basque Mountains to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Basque Mountains is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Orkatzategi through the Eye of Aitzulo — circular route in the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park

9.72km

03:25

470m

460m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Monte Ulia and Cala Irurdieta — circular through the Cantabrian viewpoints

7.73km

02:30

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Playas de flysch de Zumaia — circular by the Geopark of the Basque Coast

8.12km

02:22

220m

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Monte Urgull and city tour of the old town of San Sebastian

4.71km

01:22

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Anboto from Urkiola Sanctuary — loop through Urkiola Natural Park

12.4km

05:02

760m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Water route of the Inglares river - circular Berganzo

8.51km

02:26

200m

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Playa de La Concha y Peine del Viento

5.08km

01:20

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Txikondi — circular from Larraitz (PR-Gi 2005)

9.91km

04:14

870m

880m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. City tour por Bilbao

6.66km

01:45

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Hernio and Gazume from Iturriotz

8.54km

03:37

530m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes in the Basque Mountains

1. Orkatzategi through the Eye of Aitzulo — circular route in the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park

2. Monte Ulia and Cala Irurdieta — circular through the Cantabrian viewpoints

3. Playas de flysch de Zumaia — circular by the Geopark of the Basque Coast

4. Monte Urgull and city tour of the old town of San Sebastian

5. Anboto from Urkiola Sanctuary — loop through Urkiola Natural Park

6. Water route of the Inglares river - circular Berganzo

7. Playa de La Concha y Peine del Viento

8. Txikondi — circular from Larraitz (PR-Gi 2005)

9. City tour por Bilbao

10. Hernio and Gazume from Iturriotz

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