Vía Verde de Arditurri (Basque Country)

Cycling in the heart of the Spanish Basque Country

La Via Verde de l'Arditurri is a unique greenway of the Spanish Basque Country, located in the province of Gipuzkoa. It is 7 km long and crosses the municipality ofoiartzun before reaching the foothills of the massifAiako Harria, the true backdrop to this route. Connected by a cycle path to Saint Sebastian (Donostia)It is an ideal excursion for families on bicycles or e-bikes, thanks to its gentle profile and accessibility for all.

Former railway line built at the beginning of the 20th century to transport ore from the mines ofArditurri towards the port of PasaiaIt has retained its industrial charm. Six tunnels, mills, forges and railway remains These points of interest punctuate the walk, offering visitors the opportunity to delve into local mining history. Consulting the map of the Via Verde de l'Arditurri will help identify them. cultural milestones and to calmly plan the route.

The route follows the course of the Oiartzun River and leads to the spectacular Arditurri mining reserve, which was worked continuously from Roman times until the 1980s. A visit to the galleries, now open to the public, is the highlight of the walk. But the route holds other treasures: the Luberri Museum which traces 200 million years of geological history, and the Soinuenea center, dedicated to popular music, enrich the discovery of a heritage that is both natural and cultural.

The greenway is also part of a larger network. From Oiartzun, it connects to the cycle path towards San Sebastián, allowing you to join other coastal routes or extend your adventure towards the Vélodyssée and EuroVelo 1. Thus, the Via Verde de l'Arditurri is not just a simple walk: it is an invitation to combine cycling, heritage and magnificent landscapes in one of the most beautiful natural areas of Gipuzkoa.