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Kolitza Parking – Refugio Kolitza loop from Balmaseda

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Kolitza Parking – Refugio Kolitza loop from Balmaseda

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Kolitza Parking – Refugio Kolitza loop from Balmaseda

04:19

12.8km

670m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Start point

Camper Parking

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1.72 km

Kolitza Parking

Highlight • Parking

A little beyond the Pandozales neighborhood, in Balmaseda, is the parking lot at the beginning of the route to Kolitza.

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7.03 km

Refugio Kolitza

Highlight • Mountain Hut

On a small slope of the Kolitza is their shelter and a small recreational area, along with the remains of a snowfield.

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7.45 km

Kolitza Summit Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

7.51 km

San Roque Hermitage on Mount Kolitza

Highlight • Religious Site

The hermitage of San Roque is located on a hill, at the top of Mount Kolitza, on the edge of a precipice trying to maintain balance. At 880 meters of …

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7.55 km

Nativity Scene Near Ermita de San Roque de Kolitza

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This nativity scene is set up during the Christmas season. It is located just before reaching the Hermitage of San Roque de Kolitza.
To reach this portal, you have to …

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8.44 km

StairwayToTheSpring

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Curious flights of stone stairs to the Kolitza fountain.

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12.8 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.85 km

2.13 km

1.81 km

Surfaces

10.5 km

2.07 km

116 m

101 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

16°C

9°C

56 %

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Kolitza Parking – Refugio Kolitza loop from Balmaseda

Kolitza Parking

Refugio Kolitza

Kolitza Summit Shelter

San Roque Hermitage on Mount Kolitza

Nativity Scene Near Ermita de San Roque de Kolitza

StairwayToTheSpring

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