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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

01:58

6.21km

250m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Parking

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1.67 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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very nice vantage point with tables and benches

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2.43 km

Lower viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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From this lower viewpoint you can see the entire hermitage and the east coast, unlike the upper viewpoint, from which you can also see the west coast.

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2.72 km

Dragon Teeth Rock Formation

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2.81 km

Staircase to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Staircase made up of 241 steps until reaching the hermitage.

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3.04 km

View of the steps leading to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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The short hike up to the chapel is very worthwhile. It is quite strenuous, but the views of the coast make up for it. A great place that you should definitely see.

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3.11 km

View from the Hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Due to the number of tourists who wish to visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, it is no longer freely accessible to the beginning of the stairs leading up to the hermitage. Now it is necessary to reserve access (free), go through a turnstile and make a steep descent until you reach the base of the hermitage stairs.

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe

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Although the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and its stairway have adorned this spectacular islet since the 10th century, it was not until the place appeared as a setting in the Game of Thrones television series that it gained great popularity. So much so, that it is necessary to get free tickets to access. The ascent to the hermitage consists of 241 steps and although the climb is arduous, it is well worth it. The views of the wild Cantabrian coast and the beauty of the isolate, considered a biotope, with its hermitage on top offer you an unforgettable experience.

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3.48 km

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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6.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

1.77 km

842 m

766 m

Elevation

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June 24, 2024,Rundwanderung zu Gaztelugatxe

Circular hike to Gaztelugatxe, also the filming location of GoT (Games of Thrones). A visit to the island is highly recommended. The constant views of the rocky coasts and the island with the former monastery of St. Juan towering above make up for the many steps and inclines. Attention: a free registration is usually required to visit.
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaztelugatxe

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Lower viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Dragon Teeth Rock Formation

Staircase to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

View of the steps leading to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

View from the Hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Saint John of Gaztelugatxe

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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