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Access path to the Oma Forest

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Access path to the Oma Forest

Access path to the Oma Forest

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    1. Visitor center – Oma Forest loop from Basondo - Santimamiñe

    6.67km

    01:57

    190m

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

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

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

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    May 16, 2024

    Vehicles must be parked next to the interpretation center of the Santimamiñe caves and you can access the Oma Forest by walking along this track.

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      December 30, 2024

      The Oma Forest - Omako basoa in Basque - is also known as the painted forest, the enchanted forest or even the Ibarrola Forest. Its most common name - Oma Forest - refers to the district in which it is located, which belongs to the municipality of Kortezubi.

      This original work of art was created between 1982 and 1985, when the Basque painter and sculptor Agustín Ibarrola used the trunks of trees as a kind of canvas for a total of 47 images. On them he painted animals, geometric figures and people, or just parts of them, such as eyes and lips. In addition, many of the compositions do not consist of a single tree, but must be viewed in the context of several tree trunks. To do this, you must pay attention to the signs on the ground that tell the viewer where to stand in order to enjoy the whole image.

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        Elevation 150 m

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        This Highlight is in a protected area

        Please check local regulations for: Urdaibaiko biosfera erreserba/Reserva de la Biosfera de Urdaibai

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        Location: Kortezubi, Guernika-Bermeo, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain

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