San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Distance: 0.81 mi
Elevation gain: 282 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 591 ft
Max elevation: 573 ft
TrailRank: 23
Min elevation: -37 ft
Trail type: One Way

Coordinates: 152
Uploaded: October 25, 2015
Recorded: October 2015

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near Gibelortzaga (San Pelaio), País Vasco (España)

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Gaztelugatxe is a small islet connected to the Basque coast by only a narrow stone bridge and a winding staircase. Dating back to the 10th century, the island was crowned in the name of John the Baptist and remains a small hermitage with a modest monastery. Two-hundred steps zig and zag up to the top of the mountain where the chapel sits, carving a scenic path visible from the top. The rocky island looks like a castle rising from the sea, which is where the island Gaztelu-aitz or ‘castle rock’ gets its name.

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