Otxandio – Urkiola Pass loop from Otxandio

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Otxandio – Urkiola Pass loop from Otxandio

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Otxandio – Urkiola Pass loop from Otxandio

03:54

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: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.3 km for 76 m

Waypoints

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

Highlight • Settlement

Great town to rest or start routes

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10.3 km

Three Crosses Viewpoint, Urkiola

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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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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