Industrial Route
Elevation gain
32 M
duration
2 H.
difficulty
easy
This route will allow you to learn about the recent history of Zumarraga, linked to the intensive industrialisation process that the District of Alto Urola underwent during the 20th century. In this regard, the iron and steel sector played an important role in the area, with particular mention of the company founded by Esteban Orbegozo in 1930, under their first business name of Fumistería del Norte (stove manufacturer).
Points of interest
360 experiences
PUNTO 1
Azoka
The Azoka (local fair) is the start of the route and the centre of the town. At the heart of the town, from this starting point, the Industrial Route will tell you about the curiosities of the industrialisation process of the town.
PUNTO 2
Schools of Legazpi
This unique building is in the centre of the town and next to the railway. Its´s the starting point of the route.
PUNTO 3
Triple Stairway
Then we move on to another part of the village. There are few places where you can go up and down three flights of stairs.
PUNTO 4
Group oh Houses in Legazpi
This point will mark the beginning of the town´s industrial history. These houses, created by Orbegozo, are a faithful reminder of the industrial passage.
PUNTO 5
Ciudad Jardín neighbourhood (360º)
A special neighbourhood, several villas in the centre of town. It has remained in the centre of the town as the town has grown.
PUNTO 6
Fumistería del Norte – The first company of Orbegozo
Cookers could be bought at the Fumistería del Norte, but this was only the beginning of
Orbegozo´s expansion.
PUNTO 7
Legazpi Tower (360º)
Next to the industry, but casually far from its history. This is the birthplace and residence of Miguel López de Legazpi.
PUNTO 8
Old access to industry
The big red doors are the way to open the doors of the macroenterprise Arcelor, behind which several stories are hidden.
PUNTO 9
The Chimneys (360º)
Spectacular to behold and demonstrators of the past. They have lost half their former size, but these red brick chimneys are still standing.
PUNTO 10
Scrap metal warehouse
The scrap that was generated and all the waste had to be taken somewhere and this was the place. Little by little you will get closer to the end of the march.
PUNTO 11
Kaminpe – Foundry
It has long been the hottest and most dangerous spot in the village. Hard work and constant production are one of the things that Kaminpe was.
PUNTO 12
Old train station of Urola
The railway has played an important role in the history of Zumarraga, as evidenced by the Urola train station. We have had up to three railways and stations in the town.
PUNTO 13
Sequoia
This 150-year-old sequoia was brought from America; it all started from a family tradition and now the sequoia is property of the City Council.
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What they are
We propose three routes for you to discover Zumarraga from the inside. All of them will tell you about the history of the town, but from different fields. Find out more about each one on the website and on our social networks.
When we do them
The free guided tours are organised every year by the Town Council. So, stay tuned to our social networks so you don’t miss the latest news. If not, you can do them by entering the Wikiloc of Zumarraga Bide Bizia and scanning the QR of the totems that are arranged on the routes.
Would you like us to organise one for you?
If you get five people together, propose a day and time and we will organise a guided route for you. To do so, let us know through the website or by writing to lotuz@zumarraga.eus.
