LOCALIZATIÓN
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Between Andoain (Gipuzkoa) and Mugiro-Lekunberri (Navarra)
EUSKADI-NAVARRA
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Length: 41 Kms.
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Users:     *
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Municipality of Andoain (4 Km): Suitable.
Andoain- Autonomous region boundary between Guipúzcoa and Navarra (17 km): Suitable with difficulties (potholes and mud).
Autonomous region boundary–Uitzi tunnel (13 km): Suitable.
Uitzi tunnel (with development works): Not suitable (2,7 km).
Uitzi tunnel-Mugiro (5 Km): Suitable, with occasional unevenness.
 (Andoain urban section. 4 km)
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Type of surface:
Municipality of Andoain (4Km): Tarmac.
Andoain-border between Guipúzoca and Navarra (17 km): Undeveloped compacted earth.
Autonomus region boundary - Uitzi tunnel (13 km): Compacted earth.
Utizi tunnel - Mugiro (7 Km): Compacted earth
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Natural setting:
Valleys with Atlantic forests and regeneration forests of pine. The Leitzaran Valley is catalogued as a Protected Biotope.
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Cultural heritage:
Industrial and mining heritage of Plazaola, Bizkotx, Mustar, Ameraun, Olloki, Olaberria, etc.
Andoain: Town Hall, San Martín de Tours church, Santa Cruz chapel, Urigain House. Inland Way of St James.
Berastegi: Casa Consistorial (Town Hall), San Martín church, and Berastegi tower house.
Elduain: Santa Catalina church, Santa Cruz chapel and country houses..
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Infraestructure:
greenway in the sections :
- Municipality of Andoain
- Autonomous region boundary - Uitzi tunnel
- Uitzi tunnel-Mugiro.
The remainder is undeveloped continuous rail bed. 41 tunnels. 3 tunnels with lighting in Andoain. In the rest of the section in Guipúzcoa safety lighting has been fitted in the longer tunnels. However it is advisable to come equipped with a flashlight or cycle lamp
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How to get there:
Andoain: Bus. Company Garayar. San Sebastián-Andoain line.
Renfe suburban line. San Sebastián-Brinkola (*).
Berastegi y Elduain:
Autobús Tolosaldea.Tolosa-Ibarra-Berrobi-Elduain-Berastegi line.
Lekunberri, Leitza, Areso y Uitzi:Bus. La Roncalesa, Mugiroarra, Leitzaran y La Burundesa Companies.
(*) Consult the conditions under which bikes can be carried on trains (further info>>) |
Connections:
San Sebastián: 12 Kms. to Andoain.
Pamplona: 48 Kms. to Leitza y 33 Kms. to Lekunberri. |
Maps to use:
National Geographic Institute Map. Scale 1:50.000
Hojas 40, 64 y 89.
Ministry of Development Official Road Map.
Brochures published by the Andoain Town Council. |
