Designed by engineer José Antonio Fernández Ordóñez, the work was completed after his death by his son Lorenzo and opened in 2004. It is a very visual and impressive construction, resembling a large dragonfly, and is finished with a cladding of Lapacho wood, specially treated to prevent people from slipping on it. This modern pedestrian bridge, built between the Abandoibarra Walk and the Avenue of the Universities, next to the Deusto University, is dedicated to the priest Pedro Arrupe from Bilbao, a renewer of the Society of Jesus who died in Rome in 1991.

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oscargynko

September 10, 2023

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Or, as it is called there, "the gateway", to access the University of Deusto.

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Andreas Bikefan

May 20, 2023

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The bridge leads straight to the Iberola Tower. It's impressive too.

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1. Zubizuri Bridge – Old Town, Bilbao loop from Indautxu

9.47km

02:33

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Variante Ovoide Sculpture – Zubizuri Bridge loop from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo

7.26km

01:54

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Zubizuri Bridge – Variante Ovoide Sculpture loop from Sarriko

10.9km

02:51

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Tuesday 3 February

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Location: Bilbao, Gran Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain

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Pedro Arrupe Pedestrian Bridge

1. Zubizuri Bridge – Old Town, Bilbao loop from Indautxu

2. Variante Ovoide Sculpture – Zubizuri Bridge loop from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo

3. Zubizuri Bridge – Variante Ovoide Sculpture loop from Sarriko

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