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Playa de Gorliz – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Sopela

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Playa de Gorliz – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Sopela

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Playa de Gorliz – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Sopela

05:17

71.8km

1,590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.1 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.33 km

Playa de Gorliz

Highlight • Beach

12.2 km

Armintzako hondartza

Beach

14.5 km

Overlooking abandoned nuclear power plant of Lemóniz

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San Juan de Gaztelugatxeko in the distance. Park your bike and walk up the hill for the path to the overlook.

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21.5 km

View of the Basque Coast from Mirador y Puerto (281 m)

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32.3 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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The San Juan de Gaztelugatxe Viewpoint is one of the most impressive places in the Basque Country. From there, you can contemplate the impressive views of the sea and the …

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32.9 km

View of Gaztelugatxe

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great view of Gaztelugatxe, de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaztelugatxe

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38.1 km

Matxitxako Lighthouse

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From the lighthouse you have a 270° view on the coast, very clear on st juan de Gaztelugatxe, perfect spot for some scenic pictures!

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53.2 km

View of Bakio

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65.4 km

Butrón Castle

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Translated from English-Butrón is a castle in Gatika in the province of Biscay in northern Spain. It originally dates back to the Middle Ages, but its current appearance owes its …

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71.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.8 km

8.41 km

1.96 km

619 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.5 km

8.07 km

1.02 km

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

24°C

12°C

21 %

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Playa de Gorliz – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Sopela

Playa de Gorliz

Overlooking abandoned nuclear power plant of Lemóniz

View of the Basque Coast from Mirador y Puerto (281 m)

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

View of Gaztelugatxe

Matxitxako Lighthouse

View of Bakio

Butrón Castle

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