Gorliz Lighthouse – View of Billano Island loop from Plentzia

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Gorliz Lighthouse – View of Billano Island loop from Plentzia

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Gorliz Lighthouse – View of Billano Island loop from Plentzia

03:54

12.8km

410m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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167 m

Plentzia Pedestrian Bridge

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Pedestrian bridge across the river from the metro station to Plentzia

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3.19 km

View of Plentzia Bay from Astondo

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From this modest summit of just 127 meters above sea level we will have views over the entire Plentzia bay, its rocky outcrops and its beach.

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3.80 km

Ruins of Askorriaga Fortress

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On this cape are the ruins of the Askorriaga fortress, built in the 18th century. Although few vestiges remain of this building, the views of the sea are still privileged.

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4.59 km

Kukullu (149 m)

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First part unpaved, if it has rained in the days before it will be muddy and slippery

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5.84 km

Gorliz Lighthouse

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Built in 1990, this lighthouse holds the title of being the highest altitude lighthouse not only in Euskadi, but also in the Cantabrian Sea.
From this point, we will also …

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5.96 km

Gorliz Coastal Bunkers

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you have to go down a very narrow path

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7.36 km

View of Billano Island

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the views are wonderful

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7.37 km

Ermua Geodetic Point and Viewpoint

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We will find the geodesic vertex on top of a small stone construction.
From this area we can see Fraile Island (also known as Billano Irla or Villano Island).

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12.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

3.43 km

2.02 km

1.54 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

5.80 km

5.63 km

816 m

441 m

129 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

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Comments

April 17, 2022,Etxandarri, Ermua y Leorrari

circular route

route that is not very demanding, for those who are used to walking it is easy, the only hardness it has is that it breaks legs (goes up low goes up low), although the slopes are not long, typical coastal route

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November 19, 2023,Ermua mendia

We update this beautiful mountain walk from which you can enjoy exceptional views, with a special attraction to offer to the little ones, since you can see the island of Billano, the Gorliz lighthouse and the vestiges of the old coastal battery with its canyons and tunnels, as well as the beautiful bay of Plentzia and Gorliz with its spectacular …

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July 9, 2025,Bilano Irla and Faro de Gorliz

A wonderful and exciting tour from Plentzia that's perfect for combining with a day at the beach. We park the car in the beach parking lot (you can also get there by public transport from Bilbao) and walk a bit along the beach. Then, there's a steep climb to the right. After a few meters of elevation, we hike along …

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August 27, 2023,Wanderung oberhalb von Gorlitz

It's about 10 km. Unfortunately Komoot was canceled in the meantime 😓

Unfortunately, it rained a lot last night, so the condition of the paths was accordingly. It went through mud and over hill and dale. Good shoes and sure-footedness are mandatory. The lighthouse, well, he definitely wins a prize for ugliness. The sea view makes up for everything.

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May 20, 2025,2025_WTS_Baskenland_T6_#138_Gorlizer Runde zu den Bunkern

A route with many views of secluded coves. These sometimes branch off the trail without any signage. Shortly before the lighthouse, an (unmarked) path branches off to a bunker complex, which is accessible. A bull on the loose forced us to take a small detour.

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September 27, 2021,Playa y bahía de Gorliz, bosques, acantilados y faro

The beach, Gorliz bay, its forests and cliffs offer the walker a great variety of landscapes mixed with history that are worth exploring and enjoying.
The photos will give you a glimpse of the route.
I hope you enjoy it just like I did.

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October 16, 2023,Ruta circular Gorliz -Fortín askorriaga- Faro de Gorliz y monte Ermua.

A circular route between the sea and the mountains over cliffs and spectacular coves, crossing the Astondo forest and Mount Ermua towards Arminza, with history of the civil war, (batteries, bunkers through which you can access from the battery to the Lighthouse of Gorliz and other bunkers on the way to the top of Ermua with spectacular views). Wonderful views …

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