The best cycling routes in the Basque Mountains

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Cycling in the Basque Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Spain. So you can find your perfect Basque Mountains bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Monte Igeldo – circular from Zarauz	Expert	03:34 51.7 km
Anillo Verde de Vitoria-Gasteiz – circular	Easy	01:45 27.8 km
Embalse Ullíbarri-Gamboa – circular desde Vitoria-Gasteiz	Intermediate	03:10 48.1 km
Monte Igeldo – circular from San Sebastian via the Playa de la Concha and the Peine del Viento	Intermediate	01:33 23.2 km
Caves of Puente Viesgo and Vía Verde del Pas - round trip	Intermediate	01:53 29.3 km
Vía Verde del Urola – round trip from Azcoitia	Intermediate	02:06 29.8 km
City tour Bilbao – circular through the old town, Museo Guggenheim and San Mamés	Intermediate	01:21 18.4 km
Vía Verde de los Montes del Hierro – circular desde Musques	Expert	03:18 40.8 km
Parque Natural de Pagoeta – circular desde Orio por Aia	Expert	01:47 25.1 km

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Monte Igeldo – circular from Zarauz
03:34
51.7 km
14.5 km/h
890 m
890 m
Expert
4.8
(34)
318
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Anillo Verde de Vitoria-Gasteiz – circular
01:45
27.8 km
15.8 km/h
120 m
120 m
Easy
4.4
(23)
197
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Embalse Ullíbarri-Gamboa – circular desde Vitoria-Gasteiz
03:10
48.1 km
15.2 km/h
200 m
200 m
Intermediate
5.0
(21)
197
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Monte Igeldo – circular from San Sebastian via the Playa de la Concha and the Peine del Viento
01:33
23.2 km
14.9 km/h
340 m
340 m
Intermediate
4.6
(13)
109
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Caves of Puente Viesgo and Vía Verde del Pas - round trip
01:53
29.3 km
15.6 km/h
280 m
280 m
Intermediate
4.1
(15)
165
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Vía Verde del Urola – round trip from Azcoitia
02:06
29.8 km
14.2 km/h
410 m
410 m
Intermediate
4.5
(4)
133
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
City tour Bilbao – circular through the old town, Museo Guggenheim and San Mamés
01:21
18.4 km
13.6 km/h
340 m
350 m
Intermediate
3.5
(6)
35
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Vía Verde de los Montes del Hierro – circular desde Musques
03:18
40.8 km
12.4 km/h
610 m
600 m
Expert
4.5
(4)
88
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
Parque Natural de Pagoeta – circular desde Orio por Aia
01:47
25.1 km
14.0 km/h
510 m
510 m
Expert
4.7
(6)
74
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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