Connect with nature in one of the most spectacular places in the Basque Country! He gorbea natural park It is a mandatory destination for hiking and cycling lovers, who can enjoy numerous routes through beech forests, oak trees, meadows and waterfalls. It is even possible to go climbing at the top of Mount Gorbea. If you have not yet visited this space, you will want to do so with our recommendations to experience an unbeatable excursion.

Beech forests that form the most beautiful forests in the world

According to a National Geographic report, the Gorbea Natural Park has some of the most beautiful forest formations in the world. Among them, stand out the Otzarreta beech forest, whose centuries-old trees surround the Zubizabala River and reach the Saldropo wetland. As for the Altube beech forest, highlight their lush foliage, thanks in large part to the conservation work that is carried out so that we can enjoy a magical landscape.

Mount Gorbea, a natural symbol of the Basque Country

If you dare to go up to heights of the Gorbea Natural Park, the mountain of the same name will offer you a rocky landscape with numerous caves and presided over by the mythical Gorbea Cross, an emblem of Basque mountaineering.

Waterfalls are authentic natural monuments dedicated to water

In addition to its forests, the Gorbea Natural Park brings together numerous streams and waterfalls. Among others, we highlight the Altube river waterfall, whose shortest path begins in the Olabarrieta hamlet, or the imposing Gujuli waterfall, almost at the foot of Mount Gorbea. This imposing natural monument is more than 100 meters high, so the fall of the water has created peculiar shapes in the limestone rock.

If you want to enjoy this spectacle in all its splendor, we especially recommend the autumn and spring seasons (in the latter, the thaw occurs, so water will be abundant).

If you run into him, say hello to the friendly (and huge) Basajaun

Although it is a legend, there are those who claim to have seen it! They say that the Basajaun is a being from Basque mythology, whose name means "Lord of the Forests." Despite his gigantic and hairy appearance, they say that he overflows with sympathy with those he encounters, in addition to being a magnificent caretaker of the shepherds' flocks. Don't be afraid to say hi if you run into him!

What time of year is best to visit the Gorbea Natural Park?

Any time is good, although in winter you should be careful with snowfall. However, we especially love it in autumn, when its trees change the color of their leaves to the characteristic reddish and orange tones. You will feel like you are in a landscape created with Artificial Intelligence, but AI is not capable of recreating all that beauty before our eyes!

Where to spend the night during your excursion to the Gorbea Natural Park

If you travel to the Gorbea Natural Park by motorhome, caravan, camper or van, you should know that you have a designated area in the same park. It is about the Space Balance Star, located in the council of Izarra, within the municipality of Urkabustaiz. Thanks to its privileged position, you will not only have at hand the spectacular natural points that we have been describing, you will also have all the services of the town available within a few minutes, while it will also allow you to get closer to the cities of Vitoria-Gasteiz (15 minutes away). ) and Bilbao (35 min.).

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