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The photograph shows a narrow, winding light-colored dirt path gently ascending a green hillside. To the right of the path, a simple fence made of wooden posts and wire separates the trail from a wooded area with deciduous trees and a river flowing in the background. The setting is natural and rural, with dense vegetation on both sides and soft, overcast daylight.
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Lea path

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Description

Linear route of approx. 23Km starting from district of Mendexa (Lekeitio) direction Munitibar, where it finishes. Throughout the route we will be constantly travelling through an extensive riverbank forest along the edge of the Lea River. Throughout the route we will be going through different towns where we will find all the necessary services, the most important ones being: Lekeitio, Gizaburuaga, Aulesti, and Munitibar. Throughout this route, which does not have any important orographic difficulties, we will learn the history of the Lea River. It is short yet fast flowing, and starts on the slopes of Mount Oiz, on its northern slope to be exact.

This place saw the first stable human settlements in our territory, since when over 1000 years have passed. In its mouth we can find archaeological remains and news of its rich activity since Roman times. The 16th and 17th centuries marked heyday and wealth of this region. Its hydraulic inventions, iron production, shipbuilding and seamanship were at the forefront of Europe.

Highlight

  • Historical cultural wealth.
  • Natural space by protected by the Natura 2000 Network.

How to get here

  • Bizkaibus:
    • A3512 (Bilbao-Lekeitio via motorway).
    • A3513 (Bilbao-Hospital Galdakao-Gernika Lumo-Ea-Lekeitio).
    • A3523 (Bilbao-Hospital Galdakao-Gernika Lumo-Aulesti-Lekeitio).
  • Lurraldebus: DBO3
  • By car:
    • From Bilbao we take the A-8 motorway direction Donostia-San Sebastián. We leave it at exit 18 (Amorebieta-Etxano). From there we take the road BI-635 direction Gernika-Lumo. Once in the town, we take the BI-638 to Lekeitio, passing first through Kortezubi and Solarte-Gallete.
    • From Bilbao we take the A-8 motorway direction Donostia-San Sebastián. We leave it at exit 18 (Amorebieta-Etxano). From there we take the road BI-635 direction Gernika-Lumo. Once in the town, we take the BI-638 to Lekeitio, passing first through Kortezubi. From here take the BI-2238 direction Natxitua/Ea until you reach Ispaster. On reaching Ispaster take the BI-2238 direction Lekeitio.

Route

  • Section 1
  • Section 2
  • Section 3

From the Lekeitio car park to the Mendexa car park

Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

From the car parks the access to the path is somewhat far. The approach space to the path runs along an itinerary that does not always comply with the regulations, that is, it is not completely accessible. The minimum width is not constantly 1.20m wide, there are typical sidewalk projections. Existing longitudinal slope (downhill) from the sidewalk of the parking lot to the access of the route is less than 6%.

Features and services

  • Description of the section and its accessibility level

    Section length
    1,40 km
    Pavement
    Continuous, compact and non-slip, asphalt and sidewalk.

  • Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

    Is there reception equipment on the section?
    No

    Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No
    Are there railings and/or handrails?
    No

    Indoor space: General features

    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No

    Personal care area

    Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
    No

    Rest zone

    Is there a rest area at the reception?
    No

    Store

    Is there one or more stores at the reception?
    No

    Children’s area

    Is there a children’s area at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition room

    Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition Hall

    Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
    No

  • Interpretive equipment

    Are there trails on the section?
    Yes

    Access

    Is there lighting at night?
    No
    Minimum accessible connection between parking spaces, if any, the start of the obstacle-free trail
    Yes
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No
    Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
    Yes
    Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
    Yes
    Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections
    Yes
    Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm
    Yes

    Itinerary

    Vertical start signage
    Yes
    Vertical signage type
    Unadapted signage
    Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit
    Asphalt, cobblestones, gravel
    2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest
    Yes
    The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm
    Yes
    Minimum clearance height of 220 cm
    Yes
    Rest areas
    No
    Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation
    No
    Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature
    Yes
    Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other
    Yes
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No
    Unevenness through pedestrian routes
    No
    Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m
    No
    Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm
    No
    Route length dimensions and time
    1 km, duration 15 minutes

    Cycle touring lane

    Does the section have a cycle touring lane?
    No

    Lookout and observatory

    Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?
    Yes
    Accessible connection from the parking, if there is one, to the premises, adapted to current regulations. Unobstructed area with a minimum width of 90 cm, an unobstructed height of 220 cm and a compact floor which allows for wheelchair access
    Yes
    Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
    Yes
    Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
    Yes
    Height of interpretive panel between 45 and 195 cm
    No
    Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
    No
    Are there any resources so that people with cognitive disabilities can understand them?
    No
    Are there any resources so that people with hearing impairment can understand them?
    No

  • Educational Facilities

    Nature classroom

    Is there a nature classroom on this section?
    No

  • Recreational facilities

    Is there a recreational area on this section?
    No

    Access

    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No

  • Beaches

    Is there a beach on this section?
    Yes

    Beach parking

    Signage consisting of a general information monolith at the accessible beach area entrance
    No
    Parking spaces reserved for disabled people
    Yes
    Access ramps connecting to the walkways
    Yes

    Beach information

    Walkways which virtually reach the shore
    No
    WC, changing rooms, showers and footbaths adapted
    Yes
    Parasols with an area for disabled people
    No
    Amphibious chairs and crutches
    Yes
    The possibility to practice adapted sports
    No
    There is a NOVAF machine (a type of adapted vehicle)
    No
    Bathing assistance staff
    Yes
    Visual and audio devices for people with sensory disabilities
    No
    Are there buoys and nets?
    Yes
    Are there identification bracelets?
    No

From Gizaburuaga parking to Aulesti parking

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

From the parking lot and the bus stop, the path entrance is about a hundred meters away. The sidewalks are more than 1.20m wide, there is no accessible common-use route that starts from the parking lot and leads to the entrance of the path, compact pavement, with projections (cobblestone), a minimum slope of 6%. Before accessing the path, the sidewalk disappears and you go along an asphalt road with very little traffic, since only neighbors enter, walking according to traffic regulations, that is, on the left, a person with functional diversity would not have serious problems difficulties in getting to the beginning of the itinerary.

Features and services

  • Description of the section and its accessibility level

    Section length
    5,64 km
    Pavement
    Thick gravel and compacted gravel
    Obstacles

    Although the path is mostly flat, there are slopes with significant unevenness. Very uneven floor for wheelchair users. Canadian steps, deep furrows caused by rain, narrow wooden bridges.

  • Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

    Is there reception equipment on the section?
    No

    Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No
    Are there railings and/or handrails?
    No

    Indoor space: General features

    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No

    Personal care area

    Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
    No

    Rest zone

    Is there a rest area at the reception?
    No

    Store

    Is there one or more stores at the reception?
    No

    Children’s area

    Is there a children’s area at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition room

    Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition Hall

    Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
    No

  • Interpretive equipment

    Are there trails on the section?
    Yes

    Access

    Is there lighting at night?
    No
    Minimum accessible connection between parking spaces, if any, the start of the obstacle-free trail
    Yes
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    Yes, with assistance from third parties
    Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
    No
    Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
    No
    Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections
    No
    Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm
    No

    Itinerary

    Vertical start signage
    No
    Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit
    Firm compact in areas, not recommended for use in a wheelchair.
    For floors with planks, the spacing between the planks is no more than 1 cm, with occasional narrowings of a maximum of 90 cm
    No
    2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest
    No
    The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm
    No
    Minimum clearance height of 220 cm
    Yes
    Rest areas
    Yes
    Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation
    No
    End vertical signage
    No
    Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature
    No
    Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other
    No
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No
    Unevenness through pedestrian routes
    No
    Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m
    Yes
    Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm
    No
    Route length dimensions and time
    5 km. 1 hour duration

    Cycle touring lane

    Does the section have a cycle touring lane?
    No

    Lookout and observatory

    Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?
    No

  • Educational Facilities

    Nature classroom

    Is there a nature classroom on this section?
    No

  • Recreational facilities

    Is there a recreational area on this section?
    No

    Access

    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No

  • Beaches

    Is there a beach on this section?
    No

From the Aulesti car park to the Munitibar car park

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

In this section there are quite severe slopes that would make it quite difficult for a wheelchair to move, even with the help of third parties. Possibility of finding crossed trees on the way. Very uneven terrain.

Features and services

  • Description of the section and its accessibility level

    Section length
    5,75 km
    Pavement
    Compacted gravel, this gravel has been placed on a base of limestone soil
    Obstacles

    Severe slopes, very uneven terrain.

  • Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

    Is there reception equipment on the section?
    No

    Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No
    Are there railings and/or handrails?
    No

    Indoor space: General features

    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No

    Personal care area

    Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
    No

    Rest zone

    Is there a rest area at the reception?
    No

    Store

    Is there one or more stores at the reception?
    No

    Children’s area

    Is there a children’s area at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition room

    Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition Hall

    Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
    No

  • Interpretive equipment

    Are there trails on the section?
    Yes

    Access

    Is there lighting at night?
    Yes
    Minimum accessible connection between parking spaces, if any, the start of the obstacle-free trail
    No
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
    Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
    Yes
    Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
    Yes
    Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections
    No
    Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm
    Yes

    Itinerary

    Vertical start signage
    No
    Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit
    No
    For floors with planks, the spacing between the planks is no more than 1 cm, with occasional narrowings of a maximum of 90 cm
    No
    2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest
    No
    The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm
    Yes
    Minimum clearance height of 220 cm
    Yes
    Rest areas
    Yes
    Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation
    No
    End vertical signage
    No
    Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature
    No
    Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other
    No
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No
    Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m
    No
    Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm
    No

    Cycle touring lane

    Does the section have a cycle touring lane?
    No

    Lookout and observatory

    Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?
    No

  • Educational Facilities

    Nature classroom

    Is there a nature classroom on this section?
    No

  • Recreational facilities

    Is there a recreational area on this section?
    No

    Access

    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No

  • Beaches

    Is there a beach on this section?
    No

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