Orkatzategi through the Eye of Aitzulo — circular route in the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park

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Orkatzategi through the Eye of Aitzulo — circular route in the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park

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Orkatzategi through the Eye of Aitzulo — circular route in the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park

03:25

9.72km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Aizkorri-Aratz parke naturala/Parque Natural de Aizkorri-Aratz

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.35 km

Eye of Aitzulo

Highlight • Cave

If you climb from Araotz, follow the PR, and the climb is very easy and short.
From the cave parking lot, it's much steeper and zigzags. About 2.5 or 3 km with a lot of elevation gain.

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4.25 km

Orkatzategi Peak (869 m)

Highlight • Summit

Stunning views of the Urkullu reservoir.

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6.93 km

Santa Cruz Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful hermitage near the hill. Ideal for having the sandwich.

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9.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

3.16 km

1.88 km

698 m

604 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.02 km

1.11 km

928 m

884 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

19°C

7°C

50 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 7, 2024,Araotz - Aitzulo - Orkarzategi - Santikrutz

An easy and circular route from Araot to Aitzulo. The way back is via a track.

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July 14, 2024,Cueva de Aitzulo y Cima de Orkatzategi

Very nice route although it is better to be a little prepared.
The start is actually the same as the end point (B). There are some stone stairs that go up to a path with a lot of vegetation that makes one doubt that one is going correctly, although soon one reaches another much more open path.
There is an …

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