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Spain
Basque Country
Gipuzkoa
Urola Costa
Zumaia

Portutxiki Viewpoint – Hermitage of Santa Catalina loop from Zumaia

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Spain
Basque Country
Gipuzkoa
Urola Costa
Zumaia

Portutxiki Viewpoint – Hermitage of Santa Catalina loop from Zumaia

Hard

5.0

(1)

34

riders

Portutxiki Viewpoint – Hermitage of Santa Catalina loop from Zumaia

02:38

30.8km

730m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 52 m for 15 m

After 27.3 km for 23 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.61 km

Saskarate Path

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Both paths are beautiful, but keep an eye out for hikers who make the famous C tour

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2

3.29 km

Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

steep hills and mountain splendor

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3

4.61 km

Nice view of the flysch.
Wikipedia: Flysch in geology refers to a marine sedimentary facies, which is mostly represented by an alternation of clay and coarse-grained rocks (typically sandstones). These sediments are often subsequently deformed (folded)

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4

6.52 km

View of the Cantabrian Sea

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In this section of the road we can enjoy unparalleled views towards the Bay of Biscay. In them you will appreciate the cliffs of Sakoneta and the flysch of Zumaia. A stop along the way to enjoy the surroundings.

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5

8.03 km

Portutxiki Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Portutxiki viewpoint is located on the Flysch Route, in the Basque Coast Geopark. The viewpoint has an information panel on the geology of the place and offers spectacular views of the sedimentary rocks.

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8.22 km

Playa de Sakoneta

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You can sometimes see a thin black layer in the different layers of the rocks. This was caused by a meteorite impact 66 million years ago, which led to the extinction of dinosaurs (and 60% of other animal species).

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12.7 km

Alto de Itziar

Mountain Pass

8

16.1 km

Hermitage of Santa Catalina

Highlight • Religious Site

The hermitage of Santa Catalina is located in a spectacular place. It is a perfect place to stop and enjoy the views.

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30.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

6.31 km

5.42 km

4.77 km

3.32 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

6.62 km

5.85 km

4.36 km

138 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

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