Hernialde
At the foothills of Mount Hernio
It takes its name from Mount Hernio (1,075 m.) located at the base of its slopes. The nucleus of the village, located on the Mendigain hill, constitutes a hidden corner from which you can appreciate excellent views of Mount Uzturre.
313 habitantes
Asuncion, 15th August
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Hernialde is a village that combines urban elegance with natural treasures. Its Town Hall is one of the most beautiful in the area, and the Church of the Assumption stands out for its imposing square tower and baroque entrance. However, if you are looking for nature, the solitary ash tree of Lizarbakar offers a peaceful corner with views of Tolosa, while the Aizkoate Cave hides the mystery of an underground lake within.
Town Hall building
The elegant Town Hall building has a masonry facade and arcade with four arches. With a large mechanical clock on the upper part and an interesting bell tower on the roof.
Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion church
Built in he 16th century, with a sole nave and polygonal apse. It has a beautiful Barroque style entrance door, topped with a beautiful atrium, and a square bell tower.
A lonely ash tree
Lizarbakar is located on the base of Herniozabal mountain, on a hill halfway between Hernialde and Tolosa’s Urkizu neighbourhood. Part of the path goes along a former paved road. A calm place, from which you can enjoy a wonderful view of Tolosa.
Interesting farmhouses
Olatzaga farmhouse was one of the first built in Gipuzkoa. Here lived Cura Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz priest), priest and Carlist soldier. Other notable farmhouses are Anotzaga, with a beautiful coat of arms, and Urdanbilelus.
Aizkoate cave
Located on the upper part of the village. Found in 1917, with a 150m depth, divided in two galleries with different chimneys. Inside a polished stone axe was found, which now can be seen at San Telmo museum in St. Sebastian. It is said that there’s an underground lake, providing water to the spring of the same name located nearby.
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