A short, easy circular route, a stage of the Camino de Santiago and a church with a 17th-century altarpiece show Zegama from different perspectives. There is also the landscape around Aizkorri-Aratz and the history of a water channel built to generate electricity. If you are planning a stay, you can choose between hiking, architectural history and a specific connection with nature.

Hike a circular route or the Camino de Santiago

The Zegama–Murgizelai route is an easy 1.5 km circular walk. It passes through hamlets and beneath shady oak trees. Its distance, circular layout and difficulty rating make this a clearly defined, compact hike. A different option is the Camino de Santiago stage from Zegama to Agurain: it starts in the town centre and passes through Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park. Here, the starting point in town and the route through the park are the key landmarks. The two walks address different planning questions: would you like to include a short circular route or a section of the Camino de Santiago in your trip? The route formats help distinguish these options without combining them into a single tour.

A route with an industrial history

The Zegama–Canal route adds a technical and historical dimension to the hiking options. It includes a water channel built in 1925 to generate electricity. Alongside information about the route and landscape, the former use of water is therefore a specific point of interest. If you would like to consider a historical perspective when choosing a route, this offers a different focus from the circular walk through hamlets and beneath oak trees.

A ridge and river as landscape landmarks

To the east, the Aizkorri-Aratz ridge descends steeply towards Zegama, alongside the Oria River. This relationship between ridge, town and river provides a clear spatial orientation for the landscape. You can consider it as a focus for your trip in its own right, alongside the individual routes, without assuming that all the walks share the same landscape.

Church and natural surroundings

The Church of San Martín is considered Zegama’s most imposing and remarkable building. Most of the church was developed between the 16th and 18th centuries. Inside, there is also an altarpiece by García de Berástegui dating from 1637. The work thus dates from the period in which most of the church was developed and offers a specific point of reference for art history.

Anduetza Parketxea is located in the Anduetza farmhouse and conveys the historical relationship between Zegama and its natural surroundings. While San Martín brings the building’s architecture and art history into focus, Anduetza Parketxea connects the town with its natural environment. These are different themes to consider when planning your trip: the history of a significant building and a dated altarpiece on the one hand, and the relationship between the town and its natural surroundings on the other.

The mountain marathon event

The Zegama-Aizkorri Mendi Maratoia is an annual mountain marathon event. Its 23rd edition took place in 2024. It offers a distinct focus tied to an event date, alongside the town’s routes and cultural attractions. If you would like to plan your stay around the event, check the dates for the edition that interests you.

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