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Enkarterri

From Balmaseda… to wherever you are

We’re based in Balmaseda, in the Enkarterri region (just 25 km from Bilbao), but we can deliver our bikes to wherever you are within a 100-kilometre radius. When you rent a bike, you can choose to collect it from our our office or request a personalised delivery to your location for a small extra charge.

Enkarterri in numbers

POPULATION
60 K
TOWNS
16
KM2
500

A record-breaking land

Enkarterri is the westernmost region of the Basque Country. With stunning views from its peaks, endless forests, roads that go on for miles, and greenways just a stone’s throw from Bilbao, here you can not only indulge your passion for cycling but also enjoy spectacular scenery, cross medieval bridges and discover hidden corners you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

Enkarterri Tourist Office

Download the Enkarterri tourist map

Western valleys

Nature reigns supreme in the westernmost valleys of Enkarterri. An impressive network of caves extends beneath karst mountains and green pastures – a record-breaking area of immense scenic beauty.

The Kadagua route

The Kadagua River flows into the medieval town of Balmaseda and meanders eastwards through landscapes >where nature reigns supreme. You will cycle on endless roads and reach mythical peaks.

The Iron route

Eastern Enkarterri is full of the traces of an old world that forged our region’s identity. The breathtaking vistas that dominate the land bear witness to the rise and fall of open-cast mining.