Osinberde waterfall, family route in Zaldibia.

Route to the Osinberde waterfall from Arkaka.

The Osinberde waterfall is one of the great attractions of the town of Zaldibia. It is also one of the great natural wonders of Gipuzkoa and Euskadi. A waterfall, which is surrounded by an incredible mountainous landscape: The Natural Park of Aralar.

Remember that in order to reach the waterfall it is necessary to cross the riverbed, so this tour cannot be done at any time of the year. Would you like to visit the Osinberde waterfall with us?

Route to the Osinberde waterfall from Arkaka.

The route to the Osinberde waterfall (SL GI 2009), begins next to the water interpretation center, in Arkaka, Zaldibia. Once there, we must return to the narrow road by which we have arrived and continue uphill. When we reach the end of the road, we will find a forest track that forks. We must continue on the left. It is time to go up.

After passing the first farmhouse (on the left) and walking about 40 meters, the road forks again. We must continue straight on. We leave the cement track and enter the forest. If we continue walking, after about 600 meters, we will reach the Errekabeltz riverbed. Remember that it is not always possible to cross it. Be careful. If you make it, you must turn right to descend and reach the waterfall.

Video.

As usual in all our publications, we have created a small video about the Osinberde waterfall so that you can appreciate in a more realistic way what awaits you in your next trip to the Basque Country. We hope it will be helpful. If you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in the Basque Country, we are waiting for you!

When to visit the Osinberde waterfall.

Visiting the Osinberde waterfall is a difficult goal. And, as you can see in the video, it is necessary to cross the riverbed to reach this waterfall. In winter, with the rains, it is very difficult to reach, and in summer, without rains, the waterfall may not have water.

Where to park.

There are 2 places where you can park to visit the Osinberde waterfall: next to the interpretation center or at the end of the road. In either case, parking is limited and the road is very narrow, barely a car can fit. We have been there several times and have parked in both spaces. Each has its pros and cons.

Guided tours for groups.

As many of you already know, we offer hiking routes all over the Basque Country. A great option for groups visiting our territory. Personalized excursions, in which we include all the services you need. If you would like us to help you organize your next getaway through the mountains of Euskadi, do not hesitate to contact us. We will try to help you as much as possible.

Family routes in Euskadi.

The route from Arkaka to the waterfall of Osinberde responds to the profile of family routes that we recommend on our website. If you like outdoor activities and you are looking for plans to do with your family, we recommend you to read our article about family routes in Euskadi. We are sure you will find more than one option that catches your attention.

What to see in Zaldibia and surroundings.

This small town in Gipuzkoa is located at the foot of the Aralar Natural Park. A perfect rural environment to enjoy nature. In fact, the Osinberde waterfall is located within its territorial limits. We leave you some of the spaces that we recommend you to visit after the route that we present you today.

Activities in the Basque Country.

If you want to get to know Euskadi while enjoying active tourism activities, we encourage you to take a look at our reservation center. In this section you will find experiences for all tastes and budgets. Are you up for it?

The Osinberde waterfall is a very visited place in this area of Euskadi. We hope you like it. Remember that you can send us all your questions through the comments system that you will find below these lines. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!