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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniene / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniene / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniene / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

03:05

9.62km

380m

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: March 9, 2026

Waypoints

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3.10 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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very nice vantage point with tables and benches

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4.20 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Nice first complete view of the insula

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5.04 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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5.27 km

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5.34 km

View from the Hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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one-way recorded hike
to double for the return
very pleasant and magnificent point of view sue gastelugatxe
confirmed walker level because quite steep drop
but what a reward!!!

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5.39 km

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 …

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5.70 km

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 …

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5.98 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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9.62 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

1.28 km

610 m

558 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.19 km

2.04 km

1.58 km

1.06 km

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Friday 15 May

16°C

11°C

41 %

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