Active Tourism

Akarregi mountain route

A circular route from Markina-Xemein to Mount Akarregi, and back to Markina-Xemein. The path follows tracks that wind through the extensive pine plantations covering the mountain. At the summit, you c

Distance : 7.36 km
Duration : 1.5 hours
Elevation gain : 378 m
Elevation loss : 378 m
Technical difficulty : easy
Maximum altitude : 338 m
Minimum altitude : 29 m
Route type : circular
Markings : yellow and white
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Route MX-1: Markina-Xemein

This route, created by Artibai Mendigoizale Taldea and Markina-Xemein Town Council, was devised with the aim of reviving the old footpaths. It is ideal for young children to walk along, as it presents

Distance : 2.63 km
Duration : 45 minutes
Elevation gain : 94 m
Elevation loss : 91 m
Technical difficulty : easy
Maximum altitude : 131 m
Minimum altitude : 33 m
Route type : circular
Markings : yellow and white
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Urko Route | From Markina-Xemein to Etxebarria

The Urko Route is a path (bidegorri) linking the towns of Markina-Xemein and Etxebarria. Pedestrians have priority on this route, but scooters, skateboards and roller skates are permitted at

Distance : 6 km
Duration : 1 hour
Elevation gain : 33 m
Elevation loss : 33 m
Technical difficulty : easy
Maximum altitude : 110 m
Minimum altitude : 81 m
Route type : a return journey along the same route
Markings : red path
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