Leitzaran River, which gives the valley its name, was
born in the territory of Leitza,navarra, and go to a place called Urto in Gipuzkoa very fitted
and runs through the narrow valley, crossing Berastegui, Elduain and Villabona
before draining into the river Oria to Andoain
height. Travel across
total 42 km and its basin collects water from 12 402 ha,
of which 6972 are for Gipuzkoa.
This was a traditional means of communication between
Gipuzkoa and Navarre, as the river by the railroad ran Lasarte-Pamplona, arising
from the extension of the mine train carrying material from the mines to Andoain
Plazaola. This enrazaba with Vascongados Railways to provide
service to San Sebastian. During his
tour of Gipuzkoa, through 31 tunnels and 14
bridges.
After the floods of 1953 and due to the crisis in the
sector began to Plazaola industrial use and started another, the entertainment. Without doubt, the best legacy he has left is the memory
Plazaola and own way. Currently, there are several flights as a way
conditioned
green, which provide great recreational
opportunities
One thing to note is the possibility of either approach
to Leitzaran bike, car, bus or train.
During the tour, which can last from 30 minutes to all
day with either a starting point from Andoain, Elduain, Berastegi or Leitza, we
will find a wealth of places of interest. The Txapela, The fields of Bertxin, Ituri, all
Ollokiegi, Ameraun, with its houses and forge, Ameraun aqueduct, bridges,
...
In short, a great place to get lost and enjoy nature. As a journey so vast and full of possibilities for
further information were invited to one of their official
pages.