Ochandiano is a region in the heart of the Basque Country, situated between the provinces of Bizkaia and Araba. Its unique geographical position, surrounded by mountains and natural parks like Urkiola and Gorbeia, provides an exceptional natural space for outdoor pursuits. The diverse terrain in Ochandiano supports several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Ochandiano offers a wide range of outdoor activities for exploration. With more than 30 routes available…
73
Routes
4.5
(107)
Average rating
2144
People visited

1
riders
18.3km
01:28
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

79
riders
29.1km
03:16
930m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
riders
41.6km
03:55
1,010m
1,010m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

24
riders
46.0km
03:08
760m
760m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(24)
300
riders
61.1km
04:06
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
194
riders
35.9km
04:41
1,360m
1,350m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
(26)
145
riders
39.5km
02:42
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(10)
84
riders
52.2km
03:38
290m
290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(6)
333
riders
44.3km
01:55
280m
290m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.7
(3)
82
riders
35.5km
01:55
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

76
riders
33.9km
01:29
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
44
riders
25.7km
01:03
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(13)
85
riders
36.1km
02:25
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(6)
86
riders
40.5km
02:27
150m
150m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
16.9km
01:27
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
17
hikers
24.7km
08:08
860m
860m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

13
hikers
8.41km
02:14
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
hikers
5.65km
01:38
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
8
hikers
12.2km
03:31
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
runners
27.6km
03:17
980m
980m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
20.0km
03:03
900m
900m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

8
runners
12.2km
01:58
630m
630m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

9
runners
4.08km
00:46
280m
280m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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3.0
(1)
13
hikers
11.5km
05:15
760m
760m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(1)
11
hikers
9.92km
05:36
1,040m
1,040m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
hikers
13.2km
06:34
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
7
hikers
9.62km
03:25
400m
400m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Ochandiano offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region features 36 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.59 stars from more than 9,000 visitors.
Ochandiano provides diverse mountain biking trails through forests and mountainous terrain, suitable for electric mountain biking. Opportunities for mountain biking are also available around the Urrunaga reservoir. For more details, refer to the MTB Trails around Ochandiano guide.
The Ochandiano region is recognized as a cycling destination, offering routes with varying difficulty levels and scenic views. Its proximity to the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve suggests ample opportunities for road cycling. Information on routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Ochandiano guide.
Ochandiano offers numerous options for hiking and mountaineering, serving as a gateway to Urkiola Natural Park and Gorbeia Natural Park. Marked routes include sections of the GR 38, such as a moderate 12-mile (19.4 km) segment between Ochandiano and Durango. Explore more with the Hiking around Ochandiano guide.
Ochandiano is situated between two significant natural parks: Urkiola Natural Park and Gorbeia Natural Park. Urkiola is known for its limestone peaks and rich forest paths, while Gorbeia, the largest natural park in the Basque Country, features the unique Otzarreta beech forest.
The diverse terrain and variety of activities in Ochandiano cater to different interests and skill levels, including options suitable for families. Serene trails and forest paths in Urkiola Natural Park offer leisurely strolls. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified within the various sport guides.
Ochandiano offers routes with varying levels of challenge across different sports. This includes diverse mountain bike trails, road cycling routes of varying difficulty, and hiking options from leisurely strolls to more demanding treks. Users can filter routes by difficulty on komoot.
Ochandiano is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Ochandiano, including MTB Trails around Ochandiano, Road Cycling Routes around Ochandiano, Cycling around Ochandiano, and Hiking around Ochandiano. Additional guides cover Running, Mountain Hikes, and Gravel biking.
The official website for Ochandiano (Otxandio Town Hall) is otxandio.eus. This site provides information about the municipality in Spanish and Basque.
The phone number for the Ochandiano Town Hall is +34 945 45 00 20. This number can be used for general inquiries related to the municipality.

