Route 6. Barbadun and Itsaslur: Iron, Water and Sea

6.a. Iron and the Sea: Pobeña to Kobaron Greenway

When it passes through Muskiz, on the border with Cantabria, the Way of St. James coincides with one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Bizkaia.

When it passes through Muskiz, on the border with Cantabria, the Way of St. James coincides with one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Bizkaia. On this part of the Way, you’ll find the beautiful spot on the Itsaslur Greenway, which is now a pleasant stroll along what was once the iron ore loading docks.

We recommend going by

  • andar
  • bicicleta

The Itsaslur Greenway follows the old mining routes that provided service to the largest mining operations in the area.

This area is, without a doubt, one of the most telling of mining in Bizkaia and the furious mining labour the territory was subject to from the mid-19th century on.

Points of interest

  • Pobeña-Kobaron mining reserve and Itsaslur greenway

    Pobeña-Kobaron mining reserve and Itsaslur greenway

    The Itsaslur Greenway follows the old mining routes that provided service to the largest mining operations in the area.

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