Stage 6 / 35 · Camino del Norte
Gernika to Bilbao
The stage from Gernika to Bilbao is 31.4 km, about 9 h 15 min on foot, with 830 m of total ascent and 840 m of descent.
| Distance | 31.4 km |
|---|---|
| Estimated time | 9 h 15 min |
| Elevation gain / loss | +830 m / −840 m |
| Difficulty | Demanding |
| Villages with services | 6 |
| Updated |
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History and what to see
A stage of ups and downs through woods and hamlets until Bilbao appears from Mount Avril. You enter the city down the Mallona steps, which lead straight into the Old Town and its Seven Streets. On the riverbank stands the Guggenheim Museum, opened in 1997.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gernika · Places to stay | 0 | 25 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Landotz | 7.9 | 216 m | |
| Larrabetzu | 16.5 | 75 m | BarShopPharmacyDoctor |
| Lezama | 19.9 | 66 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Zamudio | 22.7 | 40 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Bilbao · Places to stay | 31.4 | 37 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
Where to stay in Bilbao?
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In the Community
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