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Peña de Etxauri

Navarra  >  Spain

The vertical rock walls of of Peña de Etxauri are part of the Sarbil mountain range that encloses a valley with cherry trees and vineyards.

Added* by Gorka Lizarraga
Most recent update 28 mars 2024
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Description

The Etxauri cliffs are a protected area with just over 70 hectares. On the rock walls of Peña de Etxauri nest Gåsegribb, Åtselgribb and they try to bring back the Haukørn. It is an area of great bird fauna wealth and was declared ZEPA (special bird protection area) a few years ago. Other birds that nest on the cliffs are Kongeørn, Vandrefalk, Blåtrost and Hubro.

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Espagnol: Peña Etxauri es una pared veritical de la sierra Sarbil que cierra un valle con cerezos y viñedos. En las paredes rocas anidan Gåsegribb, Åtselgribb y se trata de recuperar el Haukørn. Es una zona de gran riqueza avefaunistica y se declaró ZEPA (Zona Especial de Protección de Aves) hace unos años.

Details

Access

Peña de Etxauri is located 15 km west of Pamplona. The site is accessed from Pamplona via the N-700 going up from Etxauri. Click on the P in the map for directions. There are several trails to explore the area and walk to the different viewpoints. The short walk to the viewpoint at the chapel (Ermita de San Quiriaco) indicated on the map is about 1 km.

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Espagnol: Se accede desde Pamplona por la N-700 subiendo desde Etxauri el puerto con el mismo nombre. Haga clic en la P en el mapa para obtener indicaciones para llegar al estacionamiento.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Canyon/cliff , Mountain

Conditions

Rocky , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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