Marine Memorial Sculpture – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Marine Memorial Sculpture – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Marine Memorial Sculpture – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

02:16

7.60km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Urdaibaiko Biosfera Erreserba

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.23 km

Marine Memorial Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately, the monument for Basque freedom fighters is located very secluded.

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2.21 km

Grassy Cliff

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Dangerous road

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3.90 km

Matxitxako Lighthouse

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From the lighthouse you have a 270° view on the coast, very clear on st juan de Gaztelugatxe, perfect spot for some scenic pictures!

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6.18 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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nice view over the famous game of
thrones setting.
there ate two access points to hike or bike down, but you have to reserve a free entrance ticket ahead of …

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7.17 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Gaztelugatxe is an islet off the coast of Bizkaia. From this viewpoint you can see the island and the hiking route that connects it with the mainland. At the top …

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7.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

2.58 km

1.47 km

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.86 km

819 m

676 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2025,2025_WTS_Baskenland_T3_#135_Matxitxako →← Gaztelugatze

A beautiful trail, even though visitor restrictions prevented us from going closer to the Chapel of San Juan. We didn't want to climb (and descend) the many stairs, but who would believe that? On weekends, you have to register, even though admission is free.

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