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Uguna waterfall, family route in the Gorbeia Natural Park.
The Uguna waterfall, one of the jewels of the Gorbeia Natural Park, is located in the Bizkaia region of Arratia, in Zeanuri. This small natural paradise offers us the possibility of a family route through a natural environment to take away the hiccups. Do you dare to know the route to the Uguna Waterfall with us? The route itself is not very demanding, but in the last part of the route, during the descent to the waterfall, we find wet, steep and very slippery sections. Especially in winter. Be careful.
The Uguna waterfall is the perfect excuse to enjoy idyllic areas such as the Otzarreta beech forest or the Saldropo wetland. These 3 places are located less than 1 hour away from each other. If you have time, we recommend you to visit these 3 places in the same day. A perfect plan. We are sure you will love it. 
Information Uguna Waterfall.
- Online reservations in Euskadi: Here.
- Attractions: Waterfalls, beech forests and wetlands.
- Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes approximately.
- Distance: 3 kilometers (round trip)
- Location: Uguna waterfall, Zeanuri, Bizkaia, Euskadi.
The Uguna waterfall is one of those places that help us to leave behind the daily stress through the benefits of nature. A place that we highly recommend. In case you have any questions, you can write a comment in this article, we will try to answer as soon as possible. We also encourage you to share with us your opinion about the Uguna Waterfall, we are sure that it will contribute to improve the experience of other people. 
Route to the Uguna Waterfall.
The route that we present today begins in the parking lot of the Saldropo Wetland. From here we must look for the track that leaves the parking lot towards Zeanuri (before it was signposted but the last times we have done this route the sign had disappeared). To do this we must take the first track that we find on the right.
About 400 meters, the concrete track that runs between pine forests becomes a path of “all one” (stones). We continue straight on. After 300 meters, when the road turns to the right, we must turn off onto a path that starts on the left side and enters the forest.
It is a stone and dirt path that descends through trees for about 500 meters. We must follow this path until the sound of water calls our attention. And it is that when we reach a curve that turns left, we will find to our right a beautiful forest of beech trees where we must turn off again. We go down among centennial beeches and stone masses until we see the waterfall.
We are on one of the sides of the Uguna Waterfall. From here, we must descend along a narrow, steep and slippery path until we reach the base of the waterfall. As you can see, from this point the path tends to become more complicated. Be careful. Especially in winter.
As we descend the slope we find natural viewpoints, which, strategically located at different heights, provide us with different perspectives of this beautiful waterfall. We must indicate that in addition to enjoying this waterfall from its base and from the different viewpoints that we find on the slope, we can also do it from the top of the waterfall, although in our opinion it is not worth it. 
The route is not signposted, so we recommend that you follow our directions at all times. As you have been able to see, it is a very simple route until the beginning of the descent to the waterfall. We recommend you to carry hiking poles to be able to make the descent in complete safety. Be careful.
If this route is not enough for you, you should know that you can walk all the way by car from the N-240 road if you leave your vehicle at the Alto de Barazar, next to the Barazar bar and restaurant. 
How to get to Uguna.
We recommend using the N-240 road to reach the Alto de Barazar, from where we turn towards Gorbeia Natural Park. We leave the road behind to enter a concrete track that runs through pine forests to reach the parking Saldropo. Along the way, we will find the Otzarreta beech forest detour, but this time we will continue straight ahead until we reach the Saldropo wetland parking. 
Where to park.
The Saldropo parking lot is the best option for parking near the Uguna waterfall. A parking lot with capacity for about 30 – 40 vehicles that in summer becomes overflowing. Once again, it is advisable to get up early to be able to park our vehicle easily. If you do not find space, you can choose to leave the car in the beech forest of Otzarreta and walk to Saldropo (40 minutes approximately). 
Tips about the Uguna Waterfall.
After the route to the Uguna Waterfall, we believe it is appropriate to mention certain recommendations or tips. Especially for those families who plan to visit this enclave in the company of their children.
- The best option is to wear trekking shoes. Failing that, you should wear hiking shoes.
- It is advisable to bring water or any other hydrating liquid.
- If you come with children or elderly people, we recommend special caution in the descent to the waterfall.
- To be able to face the last stretch of this route it is advisable to use hiking poles.
- If you are looking for experiences to do in Euskadi, we recommend you to take a look at our reservation center.
- In summer the flow decreases drastically, the best time to enjoy Uguna is during the rainy season.
- It is advisable to bring a camera to immortalize the moment.
Otzarreta beech forest.
The Otzarreta beech forest, one of the most beautiful forests in the Basque Country, is located about 1 hour from the Uguna waterfall. This beech forest, one of the most visited in the Basque Country, surprises visitors with its small size and beauty. Especially in autumn. If you are planning to visit the Uguna waterfall, we strongly recommend you to visit this beech forest. Remember that if you do not feel strong enough to make the journey on foot, there is a parking lot next to the beech forest where you can leave your vehicles. 
Saldropo Wetland.
The Saldropo Wetland, one of the most popular places in Euskadi, offers a large space in which to enjoy nature. This wetland has tables, barbecues, parking and bathrooms. As you can see, Saldropo has everything you need to enjoy a nice family day after the route to the Uguna Waterfall. A perfect plan for the long summer days. 
Where to eat.
If you want to eat outdoors, in the heart of the Gorbeia Natural Park, the Saldropo Wetland is the ideal place. Of course, you should know that there is a lot of demand to get one of the tables at Saldropo, so we recommend you to get up early. If you decide to eat at the picnic area, we recommend you to take the circular route of the Saldropo Wetland to bring the food down. A very simple route, without difficulty, which runs along a track that starts from the parking lot itself. 
Other waterfalls in the Basque Country.
Although there are dozens of waterfalls to visit in Euskadi, we want to highlight some of the ones that have impacted us the most. Waterfalls that have a special charm. We hope you like them.
- Delika Canyon.
- Goiuri waterfall.
What to see near the Uguna waterfall.
If you want to know what to see near the Uguna waterfall, we recommend you to take a look at the places and experiences mentioned in this section. There are many more but these are the ones we like the most.
Video of the Uguna Waterfall.
As usual, we wanted to complement the words and photographs in this article with a short video about the Uguna Waterfall. An audiovisual in which we try to show you in a more real way what awaits you in this corner of Euskadi. In case you like it, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel. We are sure you will find dozens of spaces and experiences that will inspire you to plan your next getaway.
The Uguna Waterfall is one of those places that everyone who decides to visit it falls in love with. A small corner that we recommend you to visit in every trip to Euskadi. If you have any questions about this route to the Uguna Waterfall, we suggest you use the comment system that you will find below these lines to let us know. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!
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