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

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

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

01:46

13.1km

580m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Urdaibaiko Biosfera Erreserba

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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417 m

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Gaztelugatxe is an islet off the coast of Bizkaia. From this viewpoint you can see the island and the hiking route that connects it with the mainland. At the top …

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2.55 km

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Islet of the Biscayan town of Bermeo. It is very peculiar in that the island is connected to the mainland by a two-arched bridge. On the island there is a …

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2.89 km

View of the steps leading to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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The short hike up to the chapel is very worthwhile. It is quite strenuous, but the views of the coast make up for it. A great place that you should definitely see.

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2.92 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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3.01 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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3.32 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

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

7.64 km

Matxitxako

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9

7.73 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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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

2.91 km

2.52 km

718 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

1.82 km

1.52 km

1.43 km

1.08 km

798 m

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Monday 3 August

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19°C

18 %

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