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Start: Armentia 
Arrival: Salburua
Throughout the journey, you’ll find rivers, streams, wetlands, wooded islands among crops and small villages typical of the Álava Plain, just a stone’s throw from the city. With the tips found on this page, you’re sure to enjoy even more your visit to the Green Ring of Vitoria-Gasteiz with a dog.
On the Green Ring (Salburua, Zabalgana, Olárizu, Armentia and Zadorra), due to interference with wild species from these pets, dogs must be kept on a lead except in the specifically signposted area shown on the following map
Out of all the possibilities offered by this green lung of the city, here we’ll highlight two walks to enjoy the Green Ring of Vitoria-Gasteiz with a dog.
Walk through the forest of Armentia
Trees are king here: your dog will discover the smells of maples, hawthorns, blackthorns and blackberries, among others. This forest is also home to varied fauna: roe deer, wild boar, squirrels, birds of prey and small birds such as robins… 4.5km route in which you can also admire the Eskibel Tower and the San Prudencio Basilica.
Salburua, a walk around Arcaute marshland
Salburua Park is home to one of the biggest wetlands in Europe, just 3km from the city centre. On this journey, you’ll get a close look at a herd of deer and other species such as the European bison, eaglets, spoonbills… while walking through leafy forests, water meadows of marsh-mallow, reeds…Circular walk of 4km which can be covered in approximately 1 hour by paved patch.
Going to the Green Ring is a perfect plan to relax in the evening after an intense day discovering the centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz with a dog. That way, your dog will have the chance for a peaceful walk which will help him or her to rest and regain energy for another day of adventures.
Another way of enjoying the Green Ring of Vitoria-Gasteiz with a dog is by bicycle. If your dog is used to getting around with you by this mode of transport, you can go right round the city of Vitoria following the Route of the Green Ring,100% cycle-friendly path of 30.8km. This can be done in less than two hours at a gentle pace.
