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Otxandio – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Otxandio

Hard

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Otxandio – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Otxandio

03:55

41.6km

1,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.3 km for 76 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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570 m

Otxandio

Highlight • Settlement

The first town in Bizkaia.
Spectacular setting, surrounded by ports

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765 m

Otxandio

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Great town to rest or start routes

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10.3 km

Three Crosses Viewpoint, Urkiola

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The Viewpoint of the three crosses of Urkiola is just 150 meters from the Sanctuary of Urkiola. The views are impressive, being able to see most of the rocks of Duranguesado.

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12.9 km

Hermitage of the Holy Christ of Atxarte

Highlight • Religious Site

The best place to start the route to Alluitz.

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34.2 km

Urkiola Pass

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At the top of Urkiola we will find a restaurant, a hotel and a church as well as a car park. This is a famous cycling port and a meeting point for hikers who start their ascents from this point.

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34.3 km

Urkiola Sanctuary

Highlight • Religious Site

The Urkiola sanctuary is located in the heart of the homonymous natural park, in a beautiful setting surrounded by vegetation. Although the current building dates from the 19th century, it …

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34.5 km

Bizkarra Restaurant

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A good place to take a break after the climb to Puerto de Urkiola

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41.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

6.38 km

6.18 km

4.70 km

3.58 km

1.64 km

Surfaces

20.6 km

10.8 km

6.65 km

3.52 km

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