San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and its viewpoints

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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and its viewpoints

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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and its viewpoints

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6.30km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.74 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Highlight • Viewpoint

very nice vantage point with tables and benches

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2.62 km

Saint John of Gaztelugatxe

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

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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3.14 km

View from the Hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Made popular by Game of Thrones, the long stone bridge connecting the island to the mainland follows a narrow path with no less than 241 steps to the San Juan hermitage/castle located on the island's mountaintop.

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6.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

902 m

200 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

1.42 km

1.40 km

1.35 km

310 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

15°C

12°C

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Comments

September 17, 2022,San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Spanien)

Very nice place, worth doing the circular route!
Reserve tickets in good time, as access is severely restricted - admission is 10 minutes before and 1 hour after the booked time.

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June 26, 2025,San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

An interesting visit not to be missed if you're in the area. Advance reservation (online) is required to access the trail. You can enjoy beautiful views, although the route is demanding, with steep descents and somewhat gentler, but longer, ascents. The chapel is usually closed. On hot days, it becomes a challenging hike for those unfamiliar with the trail.

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