Les trois temples d'Hiruma Heritage, peace and nature

The Three Temples of Hiruma: Heritage, nature and tranquility.

The Three Temples of Hiruma form an exceptional heritage site, where architecture, history, and landscape merge into an experience of calm and contemplation. More than mere buildings, they are spaces that engage in dialogue with their surroundings, guardians of a cultural legacy that invites you to look slowly, to feel, and to allow yourself to be enveloped by the serenity and beauty of the land.

Three temples that tell stories

Each temple possesses its own unique character, an identity reflected in its forms, the light that filters through its walls, and the way it blends into the landscape. They are places that convey tranquility and depth, temples that speak through stone, wood, or the silence that surrounds them.
Whether due to their age, their unique architecture, or their symbolic value, each one offers a different perspective on Hiruma's heritage: an invitation to stop, contemplate, and connect with that which remains through time.

Three temples, three perspectives, one experience

The setting in which these temples stand enhances their beauty. Hiruma unfolds like a mosaic of hills, meadows, and paths that embrace the architecture and provide it with a privileged context. The light filtering through the trees, the sound of the wind, and the scent of damp earth make each visit a complete sensory experience.
Here, the landscape is not just a backdrop: it is an essential part of the heritage.

• Sanctuary of Loyola (Azpeitia) : An architectural gem that combines sobriety and elegance. Its walls, details, and proportions invite contemplation and appreciation of the historical and artistic richness of the place, offering a space of serenity in perfect harmony with its surroundings.
• The Hermitage of La Antigua (Zumarraga) : It stands out for its integration with the landscape: surrounded by meadows and trees, it allows for a complete sensory experience. The light, the silence, and the colors of the surroundings amplify its heritage value, making it an ideal place for pause and observation.
• Sanctuary of Arantzazu (Oñati) : A haven of calm and remembrance, where every architectural element conveys the history and identity of the region. Its atmosphere inspires introspection, inviting you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the beauty of the heritage and the landscape.

The Route of the Three Temples: a way to experience them

As a natural complement to this heritage site, the Three Temples Route allows visitors to explore them along a leisurely path, rich in detail. The route itself is not the main attraction, but rather the way it highlights the temples, connecting them through trails that breathe nature.

This route offers a harmonious way to discover them, inviting you to walk at the rhythm of the landscape, to enjoy the silence, and to let the surroundings accompany your visit. It's a way to journey between past and present, between architecture and nature, between exterior and interior. Route stages:

1/4 Zumaia → Loyola

• 24.7 km | 7 h 55′ | 835 m
• Medium-High / linear

2/4 Loiola → La Antigua (Azpeitia → Zumárraga/Antio)

• 14.8 km | 5 h | 586 m
• Medium-High / linear

3/4 Antio (Zumárraga) → Brinkola (Legazpi)

• 15.9 km | 5 h | 762 m
• Medium-High / linear

4/4 Brinkola (Legazpi) → Arantzazu

• 10.5 km | 3 h 55′ | 740 m
• Medium-High / linear

A journey to reconnect

The experience at the temples of Hiruma—whether following the designated route or visiting them independently—is an invitation to tranquility. Their atmosphere, combined with the symbolic nature of the heritage and the power of the landscape, helps you slow down, breathe deeply, and savor the moment.

It is a trip designed for those seeking an aesthetic and emotional experience, for those who value the beauty of the authentic and wish to discover heritage from a conscious and leisurely perspective.