Vizcaya Bridge – Old Town, Bilbao loop from Zuhatzu

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Vizcaya Bridge – Old Town, Bilbao loop from Zuhatzu

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Vizcaya Bridge – Old Town, Bilbao loop from Zuhatzu

03:08

52.1km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.6 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.0 km

Ruins

30.7 km

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 two towns 365 days a year. This hanging bridge, also called Puente Bizkaia, is located 10 kilometers from the center of Bilbao.
The metal Puente Bizkaia was built in 1893 by Alberto Palacio with the aim of linking the two banks of the mouth of the River Nervión without hindering shipping. Palacio was a student of the famous Gustave Eiffel (The Designer of the Eiffel Tower). Puente colgante means 'suspension bridge' in Spanish, but officially it is a suspension bridge with a length of 164 meters over the river Ría del Nervión, which also flows right through the city of Bilbao. The bridge Puente Bizkaia is located just before the point where the Nervión flows into the Cantabrian Sea. Since 2006, the Puente Colgante has also been on the UNESCO World Heritage List, partly because the bridge was an engineering marvel with the most modern techniques in its time. The 'Puente Bizkaia' bridge was considered the triumphal arch of the newly formed industrial civilization from the beginning.
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30.7 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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30.9 km

Vizcaya Bridge

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Indeed for 90 cents you get over and cyclists do not have to queue at all. You join after the cars and pay during the crossing.

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37.7 km

Fantastic bike path

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this very busy Street used to be a no bicycling zone. but now it is a straight shot to Deusto and the Malda Bike Shop

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41.3 km

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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The building's tin roof may be even more dazzling at dusk and after dusk than during the day. Without direct light, it shines only with the light of its surroundings... it is a must-see! You have to see it at night too! 😄😍...

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41.4 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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41.6 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 the northern neighbourhoods of Matiko and Castaños. As a major artery in the city's transport network, La Salve is not only a bridge, but also a symbol of Bilbao's innovative spirit and architectural ingenuity.

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