Orixol – Santikurutz Hermitage loop from Aramaio

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Orixol – Santikurutz Hermitage loop from Aramaio

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Orixol – Santikurutz Hermitage loop from Aramaio

02:53

7.42km

390m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Urkiolako Parke Naturala

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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87 m

Hermitage of San Cristobal

Highlight • Religious Site

Just for the views it's worth it. On the side of the road.

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2.11 km

Viewpoint

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One of the first places from which to see the valley known as "Little Switzerland".

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3.15 km

Santikurutz

Highlight • Summit

Anteroom of the Orixol, and very close to the homonymous hermitage. Stunning views, as in the entire tailpiece.

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3.78 km

Orixol

Highlight • Summit

Great views. Be careful if you decide to go for the cut, because sometimes the stones are dangerous and there is some aerial zone.

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4.67 km

Santikurutz Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

You can reach this hermitage by continuing along the rocky crest between the peak of the same name and that of Kastillo.

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5.00 km

Kastillo

Highlight • Summit

With 1,036 meters of altitude, this terraced and grassy peak may take its name due to the strategic and defensive function with which it was used in the Carlist wars.

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7.42 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

2.98 km

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

2.28 km

1.74 km

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 9 November

18°C

11°C

77 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

March 8, 2025,Araba-Kurzeta: Kastillo+Santikurutz+Orixol

- Garmin data: 2:40h total time, 710m total elevation gain. Video: relive.com/es/view/vmqXJ5zoRoO
- NOTE: I hadn't climbed Orixol for a while and, as always, I loved it. It's a very "mountain-like" climb with some amazing views. Highly recommended.

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