Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

01:58

6.21km

250m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Parking

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1.67 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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very nice vantage point with tables and benches

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2.43 km

Lower viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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

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2.72 km

Dragon Teeth Rock Formation

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Popularized 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 hermitage/castle San Juan located on the island's summit.

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2.81 km

Staircase to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Staircase made up of 241 steps until reaching the hermitage.

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3.04 km

View of the steps leading to 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 hermitage/castle of San Juan, located on the mountaintop of the island.

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3.11 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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3.16 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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3.48 km

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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6.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

1.69 km

853 m

844 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

10°C

45 %

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Comments

June 24, 2024,Rundwanderung zu Gaztelugatxe

Circular hike to Gaztelugatxe, also the filming location of GoT (Games of Thrones). A visit to the island is highly recommended. The constant views of the rocky coasts and the island with the former monastery of St. Juan towering above make up for the many steps and inclines. Attention: a free registration is usually required to visit.
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaztelugatxe

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