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Foz de Lumbier

Navarra  >  Spain

Spectacular gorge in the Navarrese Pyrenees with vertical walls that reach 400 meters high. hanhikorppikotka are everywhere.

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Most recent update 19 joulukuu 2023

Description

Foz de Lumbier (Irunberriko Arroila) is a spectacular gorge located near the town of Lumbier. The gorge itself is 1300 meters long and was formed by the force of the Irati River. You walk along the river for a large part. The walls go up to 400 meters in height. hanhikorppikotka nest everywhere in and on the rocks. And they soar above your head. The gorge is also a haven for foxes, wild boar, badgers and pikkukorppikotka, isohaarahaukka, vuorikotka, sinirastas, alppivaris, korppi, mustaleppälintu, virtavästäräkki, koskikara and pensassirkku. In winter it's possible to observe kalliokiipijä and alppirautiainen.

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Espagnol: La ruta por la Foz de Lumbier es uno de los tesoros escondidos del Pirineo Navarro. La Foz de Lumbier es un gran cañón que transcurre por el río Irati, cerca de la Sierra de Leyre, con un 1 kilómetro aproximadamente de longitud cuyas paredes verticales llegan a alcanzar los 400 metros de altura. Durante el recorrido se pueden encontrar buitres leonados y el alimoche, una colonia de aves rapaces protegida, por lo que se declaró esta zona Reserva Natural.

Details

Access

The Lumbier Gorge is located about 40 kilometers from Pamplona. There is a large parking lot where you can get a map at an office. Click on the P in the map for directions. Unlike many other gorges, the Lumbier can be traversed by means of two simple footpaths at the foot of the cliffs. These are clearly signposted, although they lead through two tunnels without any artificial light. The walk is over 2.5 km long. Keep in mind that it can be very hot in the summer. Take plenty of water with you.

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Espagnol: Su garganta espectacular se llama así por Lumbier, localidad más cercana al cañón situada a unos 40 kilómetros de Pamplona. El parking es de pago en determinadas épocas del año (Semana Santa a Diciembre). Haga clic en la P en el mapa para obtener direcciones. Al contrario que otras muchas gargantas, la de Lumbier puede ser recorrida a través de dos sencillos caminos al pie de los acantilados. Estos están señalizados pero atraviesan dos túneles que carecen de luz artificial.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , River

Conditions

Rocky

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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