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

6.b. Iron and Water: on the Banks of the Barbadun river

We recommend going by

  • andar
  • bicicleta

The Iron Mountains Greenway is an old 28 km train route running nearly parallel to the Barbadun river, connecting Traslaviña and Gallarta.

Now a trail for cycling and walking, the route passes over gentle hills and through wide curves providing a level of comfort and ease throughout.

Over the course of the route, in this incredible landscape, you can visit a large number of old mining operations that will take you back to a time when in addition to transporting iron ore to the port and steel mills in Bilbao, its rails handled the regular flow of passenger trains.

Points of interest

  • El Pobal forge

    El Pobal forge

    In the heart of the mining area of Bizkaia, on the banks of the Barbadún river, lies El Pobal Forge. In operation from the 16th century, it is a hydraulic ...

  • Iron Mountains greenway

    Iron Mountains greenway

    The Iron Mountains Greenway is an old 28 km train route running nearly parallel to the Barbadun river, connecting Traslaviña and Gallarta.

  • Classic and antique car museum Loizaga Tower

    Classic and antique car museum Loizaga Tower

    The castle of Concejuelo, known as Loizaga Tower, houses an exceptional collection of classic and antique cars considered unique in the world for having all ...

Guide in pdf format

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