Butrón Castle – Vizcaya Bridge loop from Erandio

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Butrón Castle – Vizcaya Bridge loop from Erandio

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Butrón Castle – Vizcaya Bridge loop from Erandio

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68.5km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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: August 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 5.21 km for 148 m

After 5.73 km for 148 m

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Train Station

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Portugalete Transporter Bridge

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The Puente Colgante is a suspension bridge that connects the former fishing towns of Getxo and Portugalete. Via the floating construction, both vehicles and passengers can be transported between these …

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5.37 km

Biscay Bridge Transporter Ferry Landing

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The world's oldest transporter bridge, built in 1893 and still in operation. Cyclists pay 95 cents for the crossing, which you pay directly on the ferry, so you don't have to buy a separate ticket beforehand. Very convenient.

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5.55 km

Portugalete Ferry (Bote) at the Vizcaya Bridge

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Nice views of the suspension bridge

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5.65 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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21.0 km

Butrón Castle

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Translated from English-Butrón is a castle in Gatika in the province of Biscay in northern Spain. It originally dates back to the Middle Ages, but its current appearance owes its …

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21.7 km

Butrón Castle

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Impressive medieval castle located in the municipality of Gatika. It is located on a hill surrounded by nature, which gives it a magical and mysterious atmosphere. Currently, the castle can …

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63.5 km

View of the Vizcaya Bridge from Areeta

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An absolute highlight is the transporter bridge from Areeta to Portugalete via the Ria de Bilbao. On the Portugalete site there is a small photo exhibition about transporter bridges. In …

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64.1 km