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GR38 – Stage 5

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The fifth stage of the Wine and Fish route leads from Otxandio to Durango

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Distance 19.5 km

5:00 h

302 m

738 m

817 m

120 m

This stage of the GR-38 takes us over the Mediterranean-Cantabrian watershed to Durango. On the way we cross the extensive beech and alder forests at the foot of the Urkiola limestone massif. The route mainly follows old cart tracks, giving us an insight into the history of rural tradition.

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817 m

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120 m

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Otxandio, Urkiola Sanctuary, Madaria, Izurtza, Durango

More information about the Wine and Fish route can be found here.

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Urkiola Naturpark
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By bus to Otxandio

Directions

From Vitoria-Gasteiz take the N-240 towards Bilbao, then change to the A-623 in Legutiano towards Otxandio.

From Bilbao take the N-634 or the A-8 to Durango, then take the BI-623 over the Urkiola Pass to Otxandio.

Coordinates

43.039186, -2.654169

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43°02'21.1"N 2°39'15.0"W

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30T 528170 4765224

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

19.5 km

Duration

5:00 h

Ascent

302 m

Descent

738 m

Highest point

817 m

Lowest point

120 m

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