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Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Refugio Kolitza loop from Villaverde de Trucios

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Mountain biking trails
Spain
Basque Country
Biscay
Encartaciones
Artzentales

Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Refugio Kolitza loop from Villaverde de Trucios

Hard

15

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Old Bridge of Balmaseda – Refugio Kolitza loop from Villaverde de Trucios

06:58

64.1km

2,100m

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 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 52 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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14.2 km

ConventoSanRoque

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

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2

14.9 km

Church of San Severino

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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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15.4 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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4

15.7 km

Old Bridge of Balmaseda

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

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5

26.6 km

San Roque Hermitage on Mount Kolitza

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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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26.7 km

Kolitza Summit and Chapel

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7

27.4 km

Refugio Kolitza

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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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64.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

5.50 km

4.40 km

2.92 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

43.6 km

8.89 km

4.51 km

2.90 km

2.70 km

1.58 km

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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