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Route along the wooden footbridge of Artxanda, the footbridge of Mount Banderas (officially Mount Elorriaga).
The Artxanda wooden footbridge links Enekuri with the Artxanda viewpoint promenade. A 1.5 km walkway, which will soon be joined by a new 1.3 km long walkway that will link Enekuri with Elorrieta. Thus, the City Council of Bilbao, aims to link the estuary with the so-called Green Belt of Bilbao. A project that will allow us to go up to Artxanda from the estuary of Bilbao, from Elorrieta. What do you think?
Information about the wooden footbridge of Artxanda.
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- Length: 2.8 km (1.3 km between Elorrieta – Enekuri and 1.5 km between Enekuri – Artxanda).
- Slope: Maximum 8%.
- Observations: Prohibited the use of bicycles and scooters.
- Location: Enekuri wooden footbridge, Bilbao.
Enekuri Artxanda wooden footbridge.
This wooden footbridge connects Enekuri and Artxanda by means of 5 zigzagging sections that go up Mount Banderas (officially Mount Elorriaga) creating a total distance of 1.5 km. A new route that connects Enekuri with the so-called green ring of the city and Artxanda, one of the lungs of the city. If you want to know more about this place, we recommend reading our article about Artxanda. Once at the top of Mount Banderas (officially Mount Elorriaga), this walkway finds its continuity in the Artxanda viewpoint promenade. Another of the projects created to revitalize this area of Bilbao.
- Upper point: Artxanda.
- Lower point: Enekuri.
- Length: 1.5 km
- Slope: Maximum 8% slope.
Elorrieta Enekuri wooden footbridge.
Although this footbridge is still unfinished, it is expected to give continuity to the Artxanda footbridge. In this case, it is a 1.3 km route made up of 8 zigzagging sections that go up Monte Cabras, thus linking Elorrieta and Enekuri.
- Upper point: Enekuri.
- Lower point: Elorrieta.
- Length: 1.3 km
- Slope: Maximum 8% slope.
Route to Artxanda along the wooden walkways.
As you can see, in the near future, this route will consist of 2 twin walkways. A total distance of 2.8 km, which will allow us to climb comfortably from the vicinity of the estuary to Artxanda, from Elorrieta (Deusto). We must indicate that both footbridges have a minimum width of 2 meters, which facilitates access to people with reduced mobility. In fact, we met 2 people in wheelchairs. Once at the top, we will have the opportunity to follow the path along the Artxanda viewpoint walk or return the same way, you choose. In any case, we recommend you to enjoy the views, they are breathtaking.
Video.
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Viewpoint of Cabras Mountain.
At the top of Mount Cabras, 400 meters from both walkways, we find a viewpoint that offers incredible views of Greater Bilbao. A 360-degree panoramic view, which, on clear days, offers a beautiful perspective of Bilbao and the mouth of the estuary. And if we look closely, we can enjoy the urban centers of Portugalete, Santurtzi or Getxo among others.
Viewpoints of Mount Banderas (Elorriaga).
Although Mount Banderas (officially Mount Elorriaga) does not have a viewpoint at its summit like Mount Cabras, it has magnificent views along its entire walkway. Moreover, the walkway has 2 viewpoints where you can enjoy the views while resting. At these points, the railings have been replaced by tempered glass so that we can enjoy the views of the city.
How to get there.
The lower part of the Enekuri wooden footbridge is located next to the scrapyard, in front of the Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón de Fátima school, next to the pedestrian bridge on the BI-604 road. To reach this point, the city council has tendered another wooden platform that will start from Elorrieta and will communicate with the recently inaugurated platform. For now, until the Elorrieta platform is active, we must make do with accessing the Enekuri platform from near the Sarriko metro station. If we arrive from outside Bilbao, we recommend leaving the car at the top of Enekuri, next to the car dealerships.
Controversy.
When we published the photos of the footbridge in our social networks, we received many comments against this project. Most of them argued that aesthetically they had destroyed Mount Banderas (officially Mount Elorriaga). But we also found people in favor of this wooden walkway. Since it is accessible, it is the only viable access to Artxanda for people with reduced mobility. As you can see, the controversy is served. What do you think? We encourage you to leave us a comment. We read you.
Guided tours in Bilbao for groups.
We offer guided tours and hiking routes in Bilbao and surroundings for all audiences. A very interesting proposal for groups. And thanks to this kind of experiences we can know the capital of Biscay while we do some exercise. Do not hesitate to ask for a personalized budget through our contact form, we are waiting for you!
Family routes in Euskadi.
This route is part of the different family routes that we find in Euskadi. Routes with an incredible reward-effort ratio, which we recommend you to enjoy. If you are interested in this type of proposals, we recommend reading our article on routes to do with children in Euskadi. A selection of itineraries, which, spread throughout the Basque Country, allow us to enjoy every corner of our geography as a family.
Frequently Asked Questions.
After enjoying the route along the wooden walkway of Artxanda we wanted to answer some of your questions. Remember that if you do not find the answer to your questions you can use the comment system of this article to send them to us. We will try to answer all your comments.
- How long does it take to climb the footbridge that connects Enekuri and Artxanda? Approximately 1 hour.
- Is it possible to go up to Artxanda by bike on the wooden footbridge? No. Bicycles and scooters are prohibited.
- Is it possible to take children up the footbridge to Artxanda? Yes. In fact, it is one of the objectives. To make it a route suitable for everyone.
- Are there benches on the wooden walkway? Yes, in each of the corners, we find a gazebo and a bench to enjoy the views.
- Are there fountains on the catwalk? No, but we have fonts both at the bottom and at the top.
- Does the walkway have garbage cans? No. Please, let’s respect the environment, it costs nothing to keep our garbage and throw it away in Artxanda or Enekuri.
- Does the walkway have streetlights? Yes, the entire route has its own lighting.
- Does the walkway have handrails? Yes, during practically the entire route, the walkway has double handrails and railings.
Activities in the Basque Country.
If you are looking for activities to do in Euskadi, we recommend you to take a look at our reservation center, where you will find some of the most demanded experiences in the Basque Country. Here are some examples to give you an idea of what awaits you.
As you have seen, the wooden walkway of Artxanda offers us a great opportunity to enjoy the city of Bilbao while we do some sport. In case you have any questions, we recommend you to use the comment system that you will find below these lines. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!
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