Guide to Discover Bizkaia's Most Beautiful Waterfalls and River Routes

Bizkaia boasts natural treasures such as waterfalls, springs, and wetlands, perfect for short and accessible excursions.

Generic image of a waterfall and river landscape in Bizkaia.
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Generic image of a waterfall and river landscape in Bizkaia.

Bizkaia is home to numerous natural treasures, including waterfalls, springs, and wetlands, perfect for short and accessible excursions suitable for the entire family.

The historical territory features environmentally rich enclaves where water plays a central role in the landscape. Among these, various waterfalls, river routes, and wetlands stand out, offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature.
Some of these routes include the Aldabide Waterfall, located in Orozko, a circular route of 3.9 kilometers that can be completed in one hour and 45 minutes. The Baldatikaerreka Waterfall, in Forua, is 1.5 kilometers long and takes 35 minutes, also suitable for cycling.
Other options are the El Chorretón Waterfall, in La Calera del Prado (Karrantza), which is 1.3 kilometers long and takes 30 minutes; and the Castaños River Waterfall, in Zamarillo-Saratxo (Güeñes), with 0.9 kilometers and a 30-minute duration.
Additionally, there is the Confluence of the Iraurgi and Urkiola Rivers in Mekoleta (Otxandio), a circular route of 1.5 kilometers completed in 30 minutes. The Saldropo Wetland, in Zeanuri, is a 2.1-kilometer circular route suitable for cycling, taking 35 minutes.
The Barbadun River route, in Arenao (Sopuerta), is two kilometers long and takes 35 minutes. The Estepona River Pool, in Bakio, is a 0.3-kilometer journey that can only be done on foot in six minutes. The Uguna Waterfall, in Alto de Barazar (Zeanuri), covers 1.3 kilometers and is completed in 50 minutes.
Finally, the Agüera River in Pando (Turtzioz) offers 2.5 kilometers that can be cycled in 45 minutes, and the Zalama Peat Bog, in La Calera del Prado (Karrantza), with 4.9 kilometers and a duration of two hours and 21 minutes. The Bolintxu River Waterfall, in Bilbao, is 2.4 kilometers long and can be done by bike in 50 minutes.