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Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Refugio Kolitza loop from Mercadillo-Villasana

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Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Refugio Kolitza loop from Mercadillo-Villasana

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Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Refugio Kolitza loop from Mercadillo-Villasana

04:51

57.3km

1,180m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.8 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

ConventoSanRoque

Highlight • Religious Site

Almost in the center of town, you can access the interior.

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16.9 km

Religious sanctuary from the 15th century, located in the Plaza Mayor of Balmaseda. The building is Gothic in style, but due to some reforms carried out in the 18th century, some Baroque additions can be seen.

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17.5 km

Putxera Monument

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The monument pays homage to the "putxera," a traditional way of cooking bean stew typical of the Balmaseda region.
The "putxera" is a special pot originally used by railway workers …

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17.7 km

Old Bridge of Balmaseda

Highlight • Bridge

The best-known image of Balmaseda, and it is right. A pleasure to go through.

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29.1 km

Pelayos

Peak

36.4 km

Refugio Kolitza

Highlight • Mountain Hut

On a small slope of the Kolitza is their shelter and a small recreational area, along with the remains of a snowfield.

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37.1 km

Kolitza Summit and Chapel

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37.2 km

San Roque Hermitage on Mount Kolitza

Highlight • Religious Site

The hermitage of San Roque is located on a hill, at the top of Mount Kolitza, on the edge of a precipice trying to maintain balance. At 880 meters of …

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57.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

13.4 km

8.28 km

6.14 km

1.78 km

Surfaces

23.0 km

22.0 km

9.01 km

1.82 km

1.14 km

266 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

28°C

15°C

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Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Refugio Kolitza loop from Mercadillo-Villasana

Santecilla Forest Trail

ConventoSanRoque

Church of San Severino

Putxera Monument

Old Bridge of Balmaseda

Refugio Kolitza

Kolitza Summit and Chapel

San Roque Hermitage on Mount Kolitza

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