Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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2.66km

170m

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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Lower viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Made popular by the Game of Thrones series, the long stone bridge connecting the island to the mainland follows a narrow path with no less than 241 steps leading to the San Juan hermitage/castle located on the island's summit.

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Dragon Teeth Rock Formation

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Popularized by Game of Thrones, the long stone bridge connecting the island to the mainland follows a narrow path with no less than 241 steps to the hermitage/castle San Juan located on the island's summit.

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Staircase to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Staircase made up of 241 steps until reaching the hermitage.

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View from the Hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Made popular by Game of Thrones, the long stone bridge connecting the island to the mainland follows a narrow path with no less than 241 steps to the San Juan hermitage/castle located on the island's mountaintop.

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View of the steps leading to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Made popular by Game of Thrones, the long stone bridge connecting the island to the mainland follows a narrow path with no less than 241 steps to the hermitage/castle of San Juan, located on the mountaintop of the island.

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe

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Although the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and its stairway have adorned this spectacular islet since the 10th century, it was not until the place appeared as a setting in the Game of Thrones television series that it gained great popularity. So much so, that it is necessary to get free tickets to access. The ascent to the hermitage consists of 241 steps and although the climb is arduous, it is well worth it. The views of the wild Cantabrian coast and the beauty of the isolate, considered a biotope, with its hermitage on top offer you an unforgettable experience.

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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Popularized by Game of Thrones, the long stone bridge connecting the island to the mainland follows a narrow path with no fewer than 241 steps to the hermitage/castle of San Juan located on the island's summit.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.90 km

645 m

108 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

392 m

205 m

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Saturday 10 October

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September 4, 2022,San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (also known as Dragonstone from GoT)

Actually have to reserve (it is free) as it can get full and unless you get lucky showing up just as a big tour group cancels you will be turned away

September 4, 2023,🇪🇦 Spanien - Baskenland / Gastelugatxe ⛪️🪨🐲⚔️

Northern Spain has been on our list as a holiday destination for a long time. Now we are here! Landed on Friday, we explored Bilbao in the rain ☔️ over the weekend, while San Sebastián was sunny in lots of sunshine ☀️.
Today we went to Gastelugatxe, a small rocky island in the Bay of Biscay. A fairly steep descent …

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October 16, 2025,🇪🇸 San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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241 steps, rocks, sea, and wind. The magical rocky island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is one of the must-see places on the Basque coast.
The peninsula lies between the two coastal towns of Bakio and Bermeo. It is connected to the mainland by a stone bridge with 241 steps.
The church you see here today is unfortunately not …

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May 23, 2023,Wanderung zum Gaztelugatxe

We started the hike from the lower parking lot. This is also larger than the upper parking lot. Parking was free, as was entry (May). The tour started on the side path, which is steeper in German than the normal path, but shorter. The view of the island and the way there are a highlight!
Have fun hiking!

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