Fagus Alkiza, discovering protected species

Nature

Fagus Alkiza works on the Hernio-Gazume Special Conservation Area biodiversity conservation. The basic habitats are caves and karstic cavities, where different vulnerable species live; and forests where beech is the most common tree, some of them pollard with important ecological value and essential until very recently for charcoal making. In the museum you can find a miniature of the Special Conservation Area.

Endangered species

We can find some endangered species living in this area: dead wood decomposer insects, different types of bats and raptors like the griffon vulture or the Egyptian vulture for example.

Four mountain routes

There are for different level routes to visit Hernio-Gazume and discover the protected animals and plants of the area, and also the evolution of rural live.

The Center organizes various thematic guided tours throughout the year (information available on the website). It also offers customized guided tours for groups, for which it is necessary to make a prior request and agree on the conditions.
Self-guided tour of the center: free
Visit to the center with guide: €3
Guided route: €6
Free for children under 12 years old.
Unemployed, retired or Euskaltegis groups, €5 per person.
The minimum number of people to form the group will be 10 people. Groups will have a 10% discount.

For more information and reservations, call 688 604 666 or write to kultura@alkiza.eus

Humans, key for sustainable development

Hernio-Gazume is also the direct result of special techniques used by shepherrds, coal miners or farmers, as the shapes created due to their jobs make the actual landscape. The museum includes how these conservation works used to be and still are in farmhouses. It’s also a place to think and find conservation options.