La Salve Bridge – Deusto Bridge loop from Desertu-Barakaldo

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La Salve Bridge – Deusto Bridge loop from Desertu-Barakaldo

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La Salve Bridge – Deusto Bridge loop from Desertu-Barakaldo

06:42

25.6km

190m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 20.1 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.32 km

View of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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the museum has a lot of Art inside but is Art for itself. must visit. Take your time

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8.52 km

La Salve Bridge

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The Puente de La Salve, is a striking architectural landmark in the vibrant city of Bilbao. This impressive structure spans the Nervión River and connects the bustling Abando district with …

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8.82 km

Puppy — Floral Sculpture by Jeff Koons at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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The 12,40m high dog made of flowers was created by Jeff Koons. The natives jokingly refer to Puppy as the real landmark of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum as an expensive kennel - but probably with a grain of truth.

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9.02 km

Tall Tree and the Eye, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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Steel sculpture by Anish Kapoor, 2009, size: 1297 X 442 X 440 cm

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9.51 km

Deusto Bridge

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The Deusto Bridge over the Nervion River connects the Bilbao districts of Abando and Deusto.
The bridge was inaugurated In December 1936, it had been commissioned to the engineers Ignacio …

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20.3 km

Víctor Chávarri Monument

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The monument to Victor Chavarri is located in the historic center of Portugalete, specifically in the Plaza del Solar, a few meters from the Town Hall. It is the work …

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20.4 km

Vizcaya Bridge (Puente Colgante)

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Portugalete is connected via the world's oldest transporter bridge, the Puente de Vizcaya built in 1893 by Alberto de Palacio y Elissague, to the opposite district of Las Arenas in …

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21.5 km

Pergola Viewpoint of Vizcaya Bridge

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25.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

8.24 km

2.86 km

2.65 km

820 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

8.03 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

19°C

8°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

November 16, 2023,Bilbao - Portugalete - Bilbao

From the exit to Bilbao to Las Arenas (where you pass Portugalete over the Suspension Bridge) it is done by bicycle

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October 17, 2022,Von Bilbao nach Portugalete 7. Tag Camino Santiago de Compostela

First of all, a big thank you to all of you for your support, the lovely comments and all the good thoughts. They accompany me all day!!!!
When I'm back home, I'll answer personally.

After a good night's sleep, I only ran a relatively short distance today on asphalt and without any altitude difference. The route along the canal is …

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September 24, 2024,Bilbao... über die Vizcaya Brücke ans Meer von Biskaya

Out of the city on the way to the sea... over the Bizkaiko Zubia suspension bridge (Basque)... the connection between Getxo and Portugalete offered harbor flair, beach and after-work which ultimately made us full... 👏👌

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