Mount Kolitza (879m) stands as the highest peak in the area and is one of the five montes bocineros in Bizkaia. Every day it is visited by numerous mountaineers and hikers who enjoy the beautiful natural landscape and the Hermitage of San Roque and San Sebastian, a true jewel of the Romanesque period.

 Balmaseda has a rich fauna among which the European mink (Mustela lutreola), an endangered species, the otter (Lutra lutra), the long frog (Rana ibérica), the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), the white stork (Ciconia ciconia) or the green-black lizard (Lacerta schreiberi) stand out. And in the high stretch of the Cadagua River inhabits the common trout (Salmo trutta).

Recreational areas

Get to know our areas conditioned for the recreational use of natural spaces. They are easy to access and perfect for a break on the road or to enjoy a fantastic day outdoors.

MTB Routes

Balmaseda’s mountain bike routes have three degrees of difficulty, depending on the user’s experience. All of them are circular routes, with most of them being done on tracks and paths.

Trekking

Any time of the year is suitable for exploring many of the natural treasures that are present in the municipality of Balmaseda.

Many routes cross the natural environment of the Historic Town through which you can discover its interesting heritage.

Nordic Walking

The Balmaseda Nordic Walking Center has four circular routes of different difficulty for the practice of Nordic Walking and designed for both newcomers and experts.

Road to Santiago

The famous pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela passes through Balmaseda as part of the %22Mountain Route%22. A beautiful stretch of singular beauty, full of sensations and experiences.