At the top of Mount Igueldo, located within the Monte Igueldo Amusement Park, you’ll find two exciting routes among pine trees that stretch over more than 10,000 square meters, offering the most impressive views of the city. The park features 17 zip lines and 13 challenges, including bridges, vines, ropes, and nets, among others.

Experience the adrenaline rush of gliding along zip lines that span over half a kilometre, and take the opportunity to enjoy the views from the 13-metre-high observation platform.

The passion for mountaineering and trekking in the Basque Country is well known. Despite being at sea level, Donostia / San Sebastián is part of the Coastal Way of St. James.
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If you’re passionate about trekking and looking for an active experience surrounded by stunning landscapes, the Vuelta a Donostia (Donostiako Itzulia) is a must-do circular route. This 50 km trail runs through the mountains surrounding San Sebastián, offering panoramic views of the coast, lush forests, and charming rural and urban areas…

Divided into 4 stages, it’s perfect for those who want to explore nature just steps away from the city. It’s an ideal choice for a sporty getaway in close contact with the natural environment. If you’re looking for a unique adventure, this is one of the best trekking plans in Donostia / San Sebastián.

In addition to the route from San Sebastián to Pasajes, Monte Ulía offers all sorts of trails that make their way through picturesque areas: remains of military lookouts, whale spotting lookouts, of an old mill, of a funicular railway that previously made its way up the hill, an interpretation centre, leisure and picnic areas, a restaurant…

San Sebastián-Pasajes part of the Coastal Route, a trail of some 5 km leaves from the city and in only a few moments takes walkers into the open countryside on this route making its way along the coast to Pasajes de San Pedro. Although this route is at sea level, the coastal terrain is very hilly though.

Part of the St. James Pilgrim’s Coastal Route, a stretch covering more than 15 km with different variations.e coastal terrain is very hilly though.

Artikutza is an area that belongs to the San Sebastián City Council despite spilling over into Goizueta, in Navarre. It occupies an approximate surface area of 3,700 ha and has a perimeter of around 30 km. It borders with Oiartzun, Lesaka, Arantza Zubieta and Beintza-Labaien.  It is surrounded by a mountain circus, the principal peaks of which are: Bianditz (841m), Izu (829m), Arainburu (1,054m), Loitzate (1,046m) and Altueta (654m). In 2004, Artikutza joined the Natura 2000 Network (EU-wide network of nature protection areas to assure the long-term survival of their species and habitats) and is included as one of the 42 SCI (Sites of Community Importance) in Navarre.

The only road access is by the Gi-3631, leaving from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa) and making its way over Bianditz pass before heading down 15 km later to the gates of Artikutza (Eskas). Those wishing to continue by vehicle to the district of Artikutza itself, 6 km further on, must obtain a permit and hand it in to the guard at Eskas. Access on foot is free and cars should be left in the car park