Maroño Reservoir – Views of Pico del Fraile loop from Amurrio Iparralde

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Spain

Basque Country

Álava

Aiarako kuadrilla/Cuadrilla de Ayala

Amurrio

Maroño Reservoir – Views of Pico del Fraile loop from Amurrio Iparralde

Hard

riders

Maroño Reservoir – Views of Pico del Fraile loop from Amurrio Iparralde

06:20

69.6km

1,460m

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 32.1 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.35 km

Maroño Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Spectacular reservoir surrounded by the Sierra Sálvada mountain range in the north of Álava. The dam is a popular place for fishing. In addition, the reservoir serves as a refuge …

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9.52 km

Ruins

22.0 km

Mojón Alto

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Summit located at an altitude of 1,078 meters on the border between Casitlla y León and the Basque Country, in the Sierra Sálvada. From the top you can see the …

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32.0 km

Monte Txarlazo summit

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Well-known and emblematic summit with a peculiar hermitage at the top.

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33.5 km

Views of Pico del Fraile

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This rocky peak is vertical on all its flanks, which makes it necessary to use leather straps during the ascent. It was first climbed in 1924 by Ángel Sopeña, precursor …

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37.1 km

View of the Orduña port

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Some fantastic views of the valley floor and mountain in the background, small car park so take some photos enjoy the view for 10 or 15 mins then go

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38.2 km

Puerto de Orduña

Mountain Pass

42.3 km

Monumento Natural del Monte Santiago

Nature Reserve

44.0 km

Mirador del Salto del Nervion

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wow what depth

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45.6 km

View of the Salto del Nervión

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The Nervión waterfall can be seen from the opposite side of the famous viewpoint.

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46.5 km

Overnight spot

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Remember that wild camping is prohibited and different opinions can be found regarding the overnight stay. Be discreet, set up the tent at dusk and set up camp early, no …

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