Muxika, a municipality in the heart of Bizkaia, Spain, is situated within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. Its landscape features a mosaic of rural neighborhoods, fields, holm oak groves, and streams, providing a varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. The region's location between the Oiz and Bizkargi massifs offers diverse elevations and natural backdrops. This environment supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
In Muxika, outdoor enthusiasts can find more than…
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9
riders
31.3km
02:11
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

30.5km
02:12
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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63
riders
79.5km
05:07
990m
990m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

61
riders
74.2km
04:42
770m
770m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
riders
29.3km
03:04
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
43.8km
03:47
960m
960m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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13
riders
45.9km
04:13
1,280m
1,280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
39.1km
02:54
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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247
riders
72.0km
03:28
1,020m
1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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236
riders
51.7km
02:39
910m
910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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173
riders
59.0km
02:53
860m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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158
riders
72.8km
03:33
1,060m
1,060m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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44
runners
16.5km
02:01
540m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
9.14km
01:03
180m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
5.72km
00:37
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
22.2km
03:07
1,000m
1,000m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
hikers
29.0km
08:36
850m
850m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
hikers
10.5km
03:10
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
hikers
16.8km
04:54
440m
440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
hikers
10.5km
03:36
570m
580m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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17
riders
27.4km
02:03
550m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
20.0km
01:39
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
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35.8km
02:34
620m
620m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
30.7km
02:39
810m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Muxika offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region has 18 routes available for exploration across these sports.
Muxika features road cycling routes with continuous ascents and descents. One route navigates through the Gerekiz pass, offering views from the Bizkaigane viewpoint. Another challenging route passes by Santimamiñe Cave Paintings and Arteaga Castle. More details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Muxika guide.
Muxika and the surrounding Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve offer numerous hiking trails. These trails explore ancient paths and lead to natural and cultural landmarks, such as the Muxika Tower House and San Román hermitage. The Hiking around Muxika guide provides further information.
The Urdaibai region, including Muxika, has a network of mountain biking trails. These range from accessible paths along the River Oka to more demanding routes with significant elevation changes. A challenging route leads to Mount Bizkargi, offering sweeping views. Consult the MTB Trails around Muxika guide for more.
Muxika offers accessible paths suitable for families, particularly along the River Oka. The region's diverse terrain includes options for various skill levels, ensuring routes can be found for family outings. For touring options, see the Cycling around Muxika guide.
Muxika is located within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, featuring a mosaic of rural neighborhoods, fields, holm oaks, and streams. Notable features include Mount Bizkargi, the Urdaibai Marsh, and the Bizkaigane Viewpoint, all offering scenic vistas.
Muxika experiences a mild oceanic climate, which is conducive to outdoor activities throughout the year. This climate allows for comfortable exploration of the region's routes in most seasons.
Muxika is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 28,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in Muxika have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars from over 1,600 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Muxika, including Road Cycling Routes around Muxika, Cycling around Muxika, Hiking around Muxika, and MTB Trails around Muxika. Guides for Jogging and Gravel biking are also available.
The official website for the Muxika City Council is www.muxikakoudala.eus. The phone number for the Muxika City Council is +34946252701.
Muxika offers routes that cater to different skill levels, including options suitable for beginners. The varied terrain ensures that less challenging paths are available for those new to cycling. The Cycling around Muxika guide can help identify suitable routes.
Muxika's cycling routes feature varied terrain, including winding roads with continuous ascents and descents. The landscape includes rural neighborhoods, fields, holm oak groves, and green forests and valleys, providing diverse riding surfaces and scenery.

