The Plazaola Greenway is a route for hikers and cyclists along what was the old train route that linked Pamplona and San Sebastián between 1914 and 1953. It is characterized by a spectacular landscape, a route of uniform slopes and the large number of tunnels that are crossed. The Uitzi one has a distance of 2,7 km and it is recommended to access it with flashlights even though it is illuminated.
Travel 14,7 km. One way
PRACTICAL TIPS
-We recommend two sections to explore the Greenway by bike:
- From Goldarazt or San Migeltxo until you reach Lekumberri. It is a short but very nice walk. It has a detour in Mugiro that goes up to the town with excessive ramps so in that section you will have to get off the bike unless you are really fit.
- From Lekumberri to Leitza. From Lekumberri to the Uitzi tunnel there are 5 km, the Uitzi tunnel is 2,7 km and until you reach Leitza there are 7 km. This is a spectacular section that has its most unique element in the Uitzi tunnel but also the most conflictive, since it is sometimes closed for repair work. We recommend that you inform yourself before going.
Keep in mind that you have to go first and then come back, and that it is always better to go up first with your strength intact than not having to do it on the way back.
The longer tunnels have lighting, but we always recommend using a flashlight. Carry a good supply of water. It rains in the tunnels, even sometimes in summer, due to seepage from the walls, so the floor is wet and getting mud on it is inevitable.
If you are walking we recommend the route around leitza and for a short walk the Lekumberri.
Consult any questions at the Plazaola tourist office in Lekumberri or at www.plazaola.org
