Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Oxirando Tower loop from La Calzada

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Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Oxirando Tower loop from La Calzada

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Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Oxirando Tower loop from La Calzada

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38.6km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 938 m for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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462 m

Old Bridge of Balmaseda

Highlight • Bridge

The best-known image of Balmaseda, and it is right. A pleasure to go through.

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1.02 km

Religious sanctuary from the 15th century, located in the Plaza Mayor of Balmaseda. The building is Gothic in style, but due to some reforms carried out in the 18th century, some Baroque additions can be seen.

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4.53 km

Bidegorri La Robla–Zalla

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Great way to approach Balmaseda through this "Bolunburu". You can go along both banks with your bike without any problem. Any of them are perfect to accompany Kadagua.
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11.5 km

Café with Pastries

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16.2 km

Parish of Saint Vincent Martyr of Sodupe

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The church is dedicated to Saint Vincent of Zaragoza, a 3rd-century martyr.

The building is characterized by its traditional Basque architecture, with a striking bell tower.

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19.6 km

Oxirando Tower

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The Oxirando Tower is located on Calle Oxirando 1 in the town of Sandamendi, belonging to the municipality of Gordexola, on an important medieval road that connects Artziniega with Bilbao. …

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