Gorbeia Natural Park

Mountains, forests, and the green heart of the Basque Country

Wooded valleys, broad mountain ridges, rivers, and traditional pastoral landscapes create a region shaped by geology, weather, and centuries of rural life. Located between Bizkaia and Álava in Northern Spain, Gorbeia Natural Park protects the largest protected landscape in the Basque Country, where forests, upland pastures, and mountain summits combine to create one of the region's finest walking destinations.

Long-distance routes such as the GR® 38 Wine & Fish Route pass through the wider landscape, linking places including Areatza, Zeanuri, Murguía, and the surrounding mountain communities. Forest trails, mountain paths, riverside routes, and upland tracks reveal changing views across beech woods, open pasture, waterfalls, limestone formations, and the prominent summit of Gorbeia, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the landscape.

Whether exploring woodland trails, climbing Gorbeia's iconic summit, or following routes between valleys and mountain villages, Gorbeia rewards time spent on foot. Rich wildlife, varied scenery, and a strong connection between nature and traditional Basque culture make it one of northern Spain's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.