He Lord of Bertiz Natural Parklocated on the banks of the Bidasoa River, is one of the best examples of Navarre’s natural diversity. This park, which has more than 2,000 hectares of Atlantic forestis a treasure both for its biodiversity and for its history.
At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a botanical garden over a century old, with species from all over the world. Additionally, the park is home to an interpretation center, a palace and a children’s play area, making it an ideal destination for the whole family.
The trails of Bertiz Manor They allow visitors to explore their lush forests of oak, beech and alder. There are courses for all levels, from short walks of 30 minutes to more demanding routes of up to seven hours.
During the journey, the characteristic smell of wet moss and the freshness of ferns surround walkers, while the mushrooms, mushrooms and berries They add a touch of color and life to trails. If you’re lucky, you might come across a deer or, according to legend, hear the song of lamias, mythological sirens who They protect the Bertizarana valley.
But Bertiz is not the only one autumn paradise in Navarre. A few kilometers away is the Iraty Junglethe largest beech and fir forest in Europe and one of the best preserved. This immense forest with its vibrant colors in the fall offers a vast network of trails that allow visitors to immerse themselves in a natural environment full of life.
Paths that lead to waterfalls, like that of Cubo, or to hermitages like that of Snow Maidenare just some of the many attractions that can be experienced in Irati.
Additionally, Navarre is home to other lesser-known but equally spectacular beech forests. One of them is the Basajaunberro Forestin Roncesvalles, a place steeped in history and legends which winds between meadows and century-old trees. It is also worth mentioning the Quinto Real Foresta 6,000 hectare beech forest near the Eugi Tankwhich offers routes suitable for all audiences and impressive viewpoints.
Navarre is also known for its majestic oak groves. Century-old trees that have witnessed the passage of history and continue to impress visitors with their size and longevity. He Orgi Forestin the Ultzama valley, is a century-old oak forest accessible to people with reduced mobility and ideal for walking at any time of the year. The walk is simple and allows you to enter a magical environment where monumental oak trees dominate the landscape.
In short, Navarre in autumn offers endless possibilities to connect with nature. Atlantic forests of Bertiz Manorpassing through the immense forest of Irati and the charming beech groves of Quinto Real, to the centuries-old oak groves of Etxarri Aranatz. A true paradise for lovers of hiking, photography and the tranquility that only nature can offer in this magical season of the year.
