Urkiolaguirre Summit – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Otxandio

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Urkiolaguirre Summit – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Otxandio

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Urkiolaguirre Summit – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Otxandio

03:24

26.8km

820m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Urkiolako Parke Naturala

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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197 m

Ochandiano

Highlight • Settlement

The town of Ochandiano (Otxandio in Basque) is located at the foot of Mount Gorbea, in the province of Vizcaya. Many hiking trails cross the town, as it is very …

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12.8 km

Urkiolaguirre Summit

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With just over 1,000 meters of altitude, this simple, rounded summit dominates the Mendiola valley. Enjoy the views!

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14.5 km

Urkiola Pass

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At the top of Urkiola we will find a restaurant, a hotel and a church as well as a car park. This is a famous cycling port and a meeting point for hikers who start their ascents from this point.

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14.6 km

Urkiola Sanctuary

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The Urkiola sanctuary is located in the heart of the homonymous natural park, in a beautiful setting surrounded by vegetation. Although the current building dates from the 19th century, it …

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14.8 km

Bizkarra Restaurant

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A good place to take a break after the climb to Puerto de Urkiola

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16.1 km

In truth, it is an antecedent of the nearby Saibi that is dedicated to pine plantation. For this reason, depending on the felling of the pine trees, the physiognomy can change and the views that we can enjoy as well.

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16.9 km

Saibi Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

Saibigain (946m) is short, easy and with luxurious views of the Urkiola rocks in Duranguesado. Also from here you can see the Alava plain.

Little more can you ask for!

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20.4 km