Car parkentrance

Oak forest

Forestbuilding

Canopy Circuit andBike Park Area

Yrisarri PalaceAparthotel

Basajaun BasoaHuts

Playground

Information/Hostel

Bosque de robles

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SCENIC ROUTE

Start of Scenic RouteEnd of Scenic RouteInterpretation CentreLimekilnHydroelectric power stationReservoirHaystackThe Lamias SpringShepherd’s house

ADVENTURE ROUTE

Start of Adventure RouteEnd of Adventure RouteLog steps and moving logsHorizontal ladder5 Tree pathsTower on the old chestnut treeZip-linesRope walkVia ferrata and tree hutRope bridge

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IRRISARRI LAND. HIKING TRAILS

LThe SCENIC route is suitable for people of all ages. It is 3.5 kilometres long and winds through the Irisarri landscape, cros-sing through a variety of places, copses with different species of trees, cattle grazing and delightful views of the surrounding mountains and villages. It starts at the Interpretation Centre which is next to the Palace and you follow the yellow arrows and markings as you walk around it.

CAUTION!! Sometimes we cross over the downhill tracks for bikes, so be careful, especially with children, because the cyclists will be coming down quickly.

The route:

A. Interpretation Centre. On its boards there are descriptions of the most characteristic features of Irisarri: its history, fauna and flora, economy, etc.

B. Limekiln. This is a round structure that is typical of the area. They used to place limestone at the top of the kiln and firewood at the bottom and, when lit, the heat would convert the stones into quicklime which would flow down the duct nearest to the bottom of the kiln. Lime was very impor-tant as it was used as fertiliser for the fields, disinfectant, a binder and whitewash when building houses.

We start the route by walking around the Limekiln before heading down between some hazelnut trees and old chestnut trees.

C. Hydroelectric Power Station. This turbine first became operational around 1915. With water being supplied by the stream, it drove a dynamo and delivered electricity to three bulbs in the Palace. It was the first electrical installation in the area.

We carefully head upwards (crossing a MBT downhill track) until we come to a small reservoir.

D. Reservoir. This guaranteed a supply of water to maintain the flow of water to the electric power station’s turbine.

We turn left and go up along a wide track.

E. Haystack. Ferns and grass are gathered in this structure so that they are protected from the rain and can be stored for the winter. It will either serve as a bed or food for the cattle.

After passing a large cattle shed on the left, we go up a path and enter a copse of young English oak trees.

F. Spring. The water that flows down the slopes of these porous limestone mountains emerges at certain points, forming small springs. We also call this the Lamias Spring. The Lamias are characters from Basque mythology, similar to mermaids, but with the body of women and duck’s feet. You find them in springs and streams, looking at themselves in golden mirrors as they brush their hair.

We continue walking and on the green slope we can see a splendid view of the village of Igantzi.

G. The Shepherd’s Hut. This authentic hut has been preserved and you can see the two areas that were shared by the sheep (the bigger space) and the small area where the shepherd cooked, milked, made cheese and slept.

We go back a few metres and, after walking around the cattle shed, we pass by the highest huts-apartments and start heading down through another copse of oak trees. We turn left and enter what is almost a jungle-like terrain and we go down, following the stream.

Finally, along the sloping hillside, with the Palace to our right, after crossing a fernery, we come to the Dirt Park, where we head up towards the Playground.

This route is suitable for people of all ages and it ends at the rope bridge. Running parallel to a footpath that is marked in orange, is an adventure route that consists of seven different games which are marked in red.Rules for taking part in the adventure games:• Minimum age, 7.Under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult.• Do not follow the route if you are alone.

• It is compulsory to take the safety equipment (harness and helmet) that is given to you by the check-in monitors (Playground).• You must strictly follow the rules that have been establis-hed for the games.• There must never be more than one person on each line of the games.

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1. Log steps and moving logs

2. Horizontal ladder

7. Via ferrata and tree hut

3. Five tree paths

8. Rope bridge

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