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Aldabide waterfall, one of the most striking areas of the Gorbeia Natural Park.
The Aldabide waterfall, one of the treasures of the Gorbeia Natural Park, gives us a family route with breathtaking views. A route that invites us to enjoy nature in style. If you still do not know Orozko, we recommend that you enjoy the different neighborhoods that are scattered throughout this beautiful mountainous environment. A natural spot that we are sure you will love.
As many of you already know, it is not the first time that we talk about the waterfalls that we find in the town of Orozko, and a few months ago we published an article about the Belaustegi waterfall. An impressive waterfall, protected by beeches and ferns, surprises and enchants everyone who decides to visit it. In the case of Aldabide, the waterfall is not so striking but the views are much better. Do you dare to visit the Aldabide waterfall with us? 
Today we present the linear route that takes us to know the Aldabide waterfall. But it is not the only option. It is also possible to make a circular route. In any case, the path that leads to the waterfall is the same. So our indications are valid for both options. 
Route to the Aldabide waterfall.
The route to the Aldabide waterfall begins next to the Elezkin parking lot, in the Urigoiti neighborhood of Orozko. From here, after leaving behind the tables and the Canadian pass that we find next to the recreational area of this parking, we will head to Pagomakurre. From the beginning, from the parking lot itself, we will enjoy the impressive massif of Itxina. A view that will accompany us for almost the entire route.
Following this same path, after about 300 meters, on our left, we will find the water tank of the neighborhood of Urigoiti. Practically at the same height, we find a detour to the right. This is the first detour of this route, we turn right. We begin to travel what is undoubtedly the steepest slope of the entire route. After this climb, the profile softens.
We arrived at a metal gate. In our case it was open, but if you find it closed, on one side you have a kind of ladder with which to overcome this obstacle. We continue climbing.
After about 100 meters, we will find the second crossroads, we turn right again, we go down. Be careful, because, as we are going down, 100 meters, we find another detour. This time we take the left path, we go up.
On our right we have an incredible view of the valley, in the background, as always Itxina. Impressive. We reach a point where the road becomes a real carpet of grass that leads us to a metal gate. We enter the beech forest.
Although we would love to walk among these ancient beeches, we must skirt the beech forest at the bottom. As soon as we cross the metal gate on the right. The path invites us directly to leave this magical forest to head towards the final stretch of our route. We begin to hear the waterfall.
From this point we only have to follow the path to reach the Aldabide waterfall. Of course, this area has a very steep slope to our right, be careful, especially with the little ones in the house. Arriving at the waterfall, the view is simply amazing. A large waterfall with the Itxina massif as a great backdrop. Little more you can ask for.
Once we have enjoyed this magnificent corner of Euskadi, we have 2 options: return the way we came and stop to enjoy the beech forest, or take a circular route taking the path that starts next to the waterfall, uphill. In our case we decided for the first option.
It took us about 2 hours approximately to make this route back and forth. But we must subtract more than 30 minutes for the time we spent flying the drone to take the videos and photos that you can see throughout this article. So we can say that it has a duration of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. 
Route profile.
Although it is a route of less than 5 kilometers long and less than 2 hours long, this route has a section that can frighten and confuse families who decide to come to Orozko. A part of the route, that although it can be hard and heavy for the smallest of the house, it is worth it. That said, as a conclusion, we can say that although the first part of the route is going to be hard, the views and the landscape that surrounds us for much of the route encourages us to make an effort with every step we take. 
Where to park.
We can leave the vehicle in any of the 2 parking lots that we find in the Urigoiti neighborhood of Orozko (Karobiondo and Elezkin). In our case we opted for the latter, the Elezkin parking lot. To get to this parking we must head towards the town of Urigoiti, turn right (we pass next to the chapel of San Lorenzo) and leave behind the parking of Karobiondo. To give you an idea, the distance between the urban center of Urigoiti and the Elezkin parking lot is about 500 meters. It is a small parking lot, with about 10 spaces, so it is advisable to get up early to find a place. If this parking lot is full, the karobiondo parking lot is another great option. 
Video of the Aldabide waterfall.
As usual in all our videos, we wanted to complete the words and photographs of the Aldabide waterfall with a short video. An audiovisual with which we intend to show you in a more real way the profile and beauty of this route. We hope it will be of help when planning your getaway. If you like this kind of videos, if you want to discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in Euskal Herria, we recommend you to subscribe to our YouTube channel, we are sure that you will find more than one video that catches your attention.
Frequently Asked Questions.
After the route to the Aldabide waterfall we believe it is convenient to write this section with all the questions that arose. We hope they will be of help when planning your route.
- Is the route marked? No. Although there are signs for Pagomakurre next to the parking lot, there is no sign indicating the route to the Aldabide waterfall.
- Are there dining tables? Yes, next to the Elezkin parking lot.
- Can it be made hard for children? Although the first of the slopes can be hard for children, this is a route with a family profile.
- Did we encounter animals along the route? Yes. In addition to the wild animals that live in this area of the Gorbeia Natural Park, we also meet Basques and horses from nearby farms.
- Is it possible to bathe in the waterfall? No. It is very dangerous to approach the waterfall.
- Is it advisable to wear hiking shoes? This route has sections that are easily muddy. Even with the light summer rains. In addition, the final section has a lot of water in winter.
- When is the best time to visit the Aldabide waterfall? We recommend visiting this waterfall during the rainy season, when the waterfall has more flow.
- What equipment is recommended? As in any hiking route, comfortable clothing and footwear. Also liquids for hydration. On this occasion, due to the wet terrain that we will find in the area of the waterfall, we recommend waterproof footwear and hiking stick.
What to see in Orozko.
If this is the first time you visit this town, we recommend you to read our article about what to see in Orozko. We are sure that it will help you to plan your trip to this corner of our geography. Anyway, we leave you a list with some of its most emblematic places.
Where to eat in Orozko.
Although Orozko is a town of great extension, the urban nuclei that compose it are small. In fact, in the nerve center of Orozko, in Zubiaur, there are only a handful of gastronomic establishments. This is the case of the Arrugaeta restaurant, a classic when tasting some good beans after a route through the Gorbeia Natural Park. 
Experiences in the Basque Country.
If you want to enjoy original and family experiences in Euskadi, we recommend you to take a look at our booking section. We are sure you will find more than one activity that suits your tastes. Here are some of the ones we personally like the most.
Family routes in Euskadi.
If you like this kind of routes, if you want to make routes with the same profile as the route that we present today, we recommend reading our article on routes to do with children in Euskadi. We are sure you will find options for all tastes and colors. Highly recommended reading. 
What to see near the Aldabide waterfall.
In the vicinity of the town of Orozko there are plenty of places to see and enjoy. We recommend you to consider the possibility of enjoying some of the proposals that we indicate below.
As you have seen, the route to the Aldabide waterfall is an excellent option to enjoy nature with the family. And this jewel of the Gorbeia Natural Park encourages us to enjoy the fauna and flora in style. In case you have any questions about the Aldabide waterfall, we recommend you to use the comment system that you will find below these lines to send them to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!
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