Ataria
The Salburua Wetlands Interpretation Centre, on Paseo de la Biosfera. Check its website for exhibitions, activities and opening hours before you go.
Ataria website ↗
Salburua
Climbing and nature. The perfect plan in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Climb at Urban Boulder and take the chance to discover the Salburua wetlands, a short walk from our gym.
An extraordinary natural space
The Green Belt wetland
The Salburua wetlands are part of Vitoria-Gasteiz's Green Belt. At their heart are two main lagoons, the Arcaute and Betoño ponds, plus two small pools: Duranzarra and Larregana.
The ponds are fed by groundwater from the Vitoria-Gasteiz aquifer and, as well as their great ecological value, they help reduce flooding in the city by storing excess water.
Among the lagoons, wet meadows and woodland live waterbirds and unique species such as the European mink and the agile frog, both at serious risk of extinction and emblems of this wetland.
What to see
What awaits you in Salburua
Birdwatching hides
At the Arcaute pond you'll find the Los Fresnos and Las Zumas hides. With the naked eye you'll see storks, herons or coots; with binoculars, kingfishers, goldfinches or green woodpeckers.
The Salburua deer
A herd of deer, introduced to manage the vegetation, grazes in the meadows around Arcaute. With a bit of luck you'll see them up close; sightings aren't guaranteed.
Boardwalks and paths
Paths and tracks surround the lagoons and connect Betoño, Duranzarra, Arcaute and Larregana. Explore at your own pace, on foot or by bike.
Birds all year round
In winter more birds gather; during the spring and autumn migrations species diversity increases, and in spring courtship and chicks stand out. At Betoño there's a heron breeding colony.
Woodland and meadows
The Arcaute woodland, known as «el Montecito», preserves flora typical of oak forests, including very rare species.
Recommended routes
Three official routes
Details of the routes published by Ataria (Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council). Maps and PDF routes are available there.
2.4 km · 40 min · Easy
Betoño pond
A walk on a paved track around the lagoon, with panels about coots, grebes, great reed warblers and agile frogs.
Official route ↗4.23 km · 1 h · Easy
Arcaute pond
On foot, on a firm path suitable for pushchairs. It passes the birdwatching hides, the Arcaute woodland and the deer meadows.
Official route ↗30.8 km · 2.5 h by bike · Easy–moderate
Green Belt loop
It circles Vitoria-Gasteiz linking its peri-urban parks, with spots of environmental and cultural interest, rest areas and viewpoints. Ideal by bike.
Official route ↗Plans
Climbing and nature on the same day
Families
Family plan
A morning of climbing at Urban Boulder Eskola, followed by a walk around Salburua.
Eskola →Sport
Sporty plan
A bouldering session at the main gym followed by a walk through the wetlands.
The gym →Weekend
A plan in Vitoria
Visit Urban Boulder, stroll through the park and drop by the Ataria Centre, checking its opening hours first.
Your first time →Schools
School plan
A climbing activity and an educational visit to the wetlands. Each school organises the visit with the relevant providers; it isn't an Urban Boulder service.
Schools →Gallery
Salburua in pictures
A taste of the park's landscape and wildlife, a step away from the gym.
Ponds 
Hides 
Deer 
Boardwalks 
Storks 
Ataria 
Birds and nature
Practical information
Before you go
Urban Boulder
Boulevard de Salburua, 4 bajo, 01002 Vitoria-Gasteiz, next to the Salburua wetlands.
How to get here →Parking
There's plenty of free on-street parking in the streets around the park. Park in the designated areas.
Accessibility
According to Ataria, the Arcaute pond route is suitable for pushchairs. Check its website for the other routes.
Respect the environment
Walk quietly, keep your pet under control, don't feed the wildlife, don't pick plants and take your rubbish home. Leave no trace!
Official links
Park routes, lagoons, opening hours and activities, on the Ataria website.
Ataria · lagoons ↗Independent information
Ataria and Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council manage the park. Urban Boulder doesn't organise guided tours and has no agreement with them.
Climb before your walk?
Check opening hours and prices and combine your visit.