Urkiola Pass – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Urkiolako Parke Naturala

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Urkiola Pass – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Urkiolako Parke Naturala

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Urkiola Pass – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Urkiolako Parke Naturala

02:38

8.15km

330m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Urkiolako Parke Naturala

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224 m

Urkiola Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Demanding port from Durango, with beautiful horseshoe curves

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1.52 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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2.68 km

Saibi Summit Cross

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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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2.68 km

Saibi (954 m)

Highlight • Summit

7.40 km

Santa Apolonia Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

Small hermitage and fountain, close to the Urkiola Sanctuary

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7.76 km

Urkiola Sanctuary

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful place, always with a lot of people. Ideal when the surroundings are foggy.

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7.81 km

Urkiola Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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7.89 km

Urkiola Sanctuary

Highlight • Religious Site

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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