Points of Interest Guided visits Arrikrutz cave

Arrikrutz cave

Further information:
Oñati Arrikrutz kobak                        
Tel.: 943 08 20 00

 

 

 

 

Arrikrutz the caves of Oñati form part of the Karst system of Gesaltza-Arrikrutz, being situated in the Aizkorri massif, at around 400 m above sea level.

 

It is a cave that was formed in the limestone and dolomites in the upper Jurasic-lower Cretacic ages (between 154 and 96 million years ago). The system with 14 km of interconnected galleries and 6 superimposed floors is the largest cave of Gipuzkoa.

 

The visit will be made to Gallery 53, located in the eastern sector of the Arrikrutz cave; a fossil gallery and former drain of the Aldaola River, it presents large galleries with interesting stalagmite concretions. The gallery of 390 m in length descends 55 m with an average slope of 9 degrees.

 

During the 60 minutes that the tour of the interior of the cave lasts, the system will permit taking on, in a fully educational and attractive way, such subjects as:
-Water and hydrology as sculptors of the cave.
-The Arrikrutz Cave as a fraction of the more than 15 km that make up the complex and vast karst system of Gesaltza-Arridrutz.
-The geological formation of the cave and the evaluation of its wealth; among which stand out an underground river and a gallery adorned with enormous stalactites.
-The origin of the mineral universe.

-Archaeological and paleontological findings in Arrikrutz (complete skeleton of a Cave Lion, partial skeletons and skulls of panthers, bear sites).

Hours open:

From Tuesday to Sunday (On Monday is closed)

March-April and October: 10:00-14:00 /15:00-18:00

June-September: 10:00-14:00 / 15:00-19:00

November- February: 10:00-14:00 /15:00-17:00

 

Offer July, August and September 2010:
2X1, enter 2 and pay for 1. From June to September 2010, visit the monuments of Oñati and the Caves of Oñati-Arrikrutz with this offer.