Urkulu Reservoir – View of Urkulu Reservoir loop from Aretxabaleta

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Urkulu Reservoir – View of Urkulu Reservoir loop from Aretxabaleta

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Urkulu Reservoir – View of Urkulu Reservoir loop from Aretxabaleta

03:05

11.5km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Aizkorri-Aratz parke naturala

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.18 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful viewpoint in the eastern part of the reservoir.

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6.11 km

Urkulu Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Located just 2 km from Aretxabaleta: a very comfortable and accessible circular route, suitable for all types of visitors, a route of nearly 7 km, where we can enjoy magnificent views.

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6.12 km

Dam

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Urkulu reservoir dam, in the eastern area.

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6.82 km

Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice bird observatory.

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8.71 km

View of Urkulu Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir located in the municipality of Aretxabaleta, in the course of the Deba river. A 6.5km greenway has been created that surrounds the reservoir and makes it a great walk for families.

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9.04 km

Urkulu

Highlight • Summit

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

819 m

222 m

Surfaces

4.72 km

3.93 km

2.49 km

329 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

18°C

7°C

0 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

July 24, 2026,Gipuzkoa -Aretxabaleta -Embalse Urkulu

The swamp is only visible from the dam and from the parking lot, the rest of the walk is hidden by vegetation, the route is all asphalt...

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April 27, 2025,Gipuzkoa-Ezkoriatza: EmbalseUrkulu

- Garmin data: 1:35h total time, 80, total elevation gain. Video: relive.com/es/view/vrqDyNXXLwv
- NOTE: A perfect walk for families and/or a rainy day; the entire route is on a paved, vehicle-free track.

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