Starting point Loizaga Tower

The route begins with a visit to Loizaga Tower, located in Galdames. This site houses a remarkable collection of classic cars, and is renowned for its Rolls-Royce collection. The visit allows you to trace the evolution of the automobile across different decades in a unique setting, where historic architecture and automotive engineering come together, thus providing the first introduction to the route's main theme.

The route then continues to El Pobal Ironworks (Muskiz), a restored complex that demonstrates the operation of traditional water-powered ironworks. The visit provides insight into iron processing and its close link with natural resources, as well as ore transport systems, establishing a direct connection with the industrial evolution of the region.

The route then continues to Gallarta, where the Basque Country Mining Museum highlights the role of industrial transport in the region’s development. Here it is possible to understand how railways, loading facilities and logistics systems were fundamental to transporting ore and, more broadly, to the evolution of mobility in Bizkaia.

To end the day, the route heads to the surroundings of La Arboleda (Trapagaran), one of the most iconic mining landscapes in Bizkaia. Here, former open-cast iron ore mines can be seen, which after mining ceased have filled with water to form artificial lakes. The route also allows you to recognise the former industrial landscape and remains linked to ore extraction and transport, now integrated into a naturalised environment. This area is a clear example of the profound transformation of the territory resulting from mining.

The surroundings are also known for their gastronomic tradition, especially beans, a very typical local dish.

The site offers wide views over the mining landscape of the Margen Izquierda and the Gran Bilbao area, providing a visual conclusion to the day.