Responsible cycling in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
Looking for an exceptionally beautiful destination to enjoy cycling?
Come and visit Urdaibai, the Biosphere Reserve of the Basque Country.
Spectacular roads on which to enjoy the beauty of Urdabai by bike.
Mountain bike routes for all levels in the green centre of Bizkaia.
Ideas for family cycling excursions along the Mundaka estuary.
Responsible cycling in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
Looking for an exceptionally beautiful destination to enjoy cycling? Come and visit Urdaibai, the Biosphere Reserve of the Basque Country.
Spectacular roads on which to enjoy the beauty of Urdabai by bike. Mountain bike routes for all levels in the green centre of Bizkaia.
Ideas for family cycling excursions along the Mundaka estuary.
Urdaibai Bike Reserve is a cycling destination within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. An exceptionally beautiful area presided over by the basin of the Oka river until it flows into the Mundaka estuary.
Famous for its marshes, the Oma forest, the Santimamiñe cave, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, and the famous Mundaka wave, Urdaibai is a natural paradise that’s well worth visiting and exploring in its entirety.
Professional and ex-professional road cyclists and mountain bikers have collaborated with Urdaibai Tourism to propose the best cycling routes in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.
In the section for each type of bike, you’ll find cycling routes through Urdaibai with different levels in terms of how challenging and difficult they are. Whether you want to enjoy quiet bicycle touring or whether you’re looking for challenges with spectacular views or easy family outings, you’ll find the perfect routes for you.
We suggest the best road cycling routes in Bizkaia. Cycling routes through the most beautiful areas of the Urdaibai Reserve and the region of Busturialdea.
Cycle up mythical Basque cycling mountain passes such as the Balcony of Bizkaia and Mount Oiz, or cycle along the demanding roads of the Basque coast with spectacular views of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and the Mundaka estuary. Enjoy the most beautiful areas of the Basque Country at your own pace, with these cycling routes divided into three difficulty levels, through which the Grand Départ of the 2023 Tour de France will also pass.
Are you passionate about mountain biking and nature? Come and discover the best mountain bike routes in Bizkaia.
Six mountain bike routes through the region of Busturialdea to get to know the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve in depth.
Beech forests, oak groves, dolmens, medieval bridges, ancient Roman necropolises, and mythical mountains of Bizkaia. Six mountain bike routes that are fascinating in every way.
The charm of the marshes, picture-perfect hermitages, and legendary trails. Will you be able to choose just one?
Urdaibai is also a family destination. Its many asphalted paths along the Oka river basin, its cycle lanes, and its beautiful walkways make this natural paradise an ideal destination for cycling trips with children of all ages. No elevation differences or technical difficulties; just the pleasure of enjoying the natural wealth and heritage of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve by bike.
In 2023, two impressive murals were erected in Urdaibai, paying homage to the region’s rich cycling culture and highlighting its commitment to sustainable bicycle mobility.
The bicycle touring race that runs through the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and is also known as the “Jabi Amorrortu Martxa Zikloturista”.