Loiu is a municipality situated in the province of Biscay, within Spain's autonomous Basque Country. This region offers a varied landscape characterized by hilly and rolling terrain, green countryside, and proximity to the Bay of Biscay. These diverse natural features make Loiu and its surroundings suitable for several outdoor sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, gravel biking, and more.
Loiu provides a range of outdoor activities for enthusiasts, with more than 20 routes available…
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4.4
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Average rating
2657
People visited

4.5
(2)
48
riders
81.1km
04:33
1,740m
1,740m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(22)
714
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
132
riders
36.8km
02:00
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(1)
174
riders
42.0km
02:03
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.6
(10)
27
hikers
7.66km
02:12
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(8)
30
hikers
7.95km
02:17
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(9)
20
hikers
8.16km
02:26
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

28
hikers
4.81km
01:22
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.7
(7)
138
riders
9.50km
00:39
90m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

62
riders
23.8km
02:21
750m
750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

50
riders
30.7km
03:04
930m
930m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
riders
17.5km
01:41
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(14)
91
riders
48.4km
02:54
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
riders
44.2km
03:39
1,020m
1,020m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

18
riders
43.0km
03:27
1,020m
1,020m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
riders
30.9km
02:50
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

12
riders
47.4km
03:30
760m
760m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(6)
8
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(4)
6
riders
23.6km
01:46
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
runners
23.2km
02:54
700m
700m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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12
runners
5.33km
00:33
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
14.6km
01:32
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
10.4km
01:19
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Loiu offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The region features diverse terrain from hilly roads to green countryside. There are 24 routes available on komoot for these sports.
Loiu and its surroundings feature varied terrain suitable for different activities. This includes hilly and rolling sections for cycling, lush green countryside, forests, and hidden valleys. The broader region also offers access to coastal routes and mountains.
Yes, Loiu is well-regarded for road cycling, with routes that explore both coastal areas and inland rolling hills. Cyclists can find routes with a mix of climbs and descents. More information is available in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Loiu.
Loiu is highly rated for touring cycling, offering routes through passes and local villages. These routes often feature significant elevation gain and traverse diverse landscapes. The guide Cycling around Loiu provides further details.
Yes, Loiu's rural character provides access to extensive hiking opportunities in the wider Basque Country. Trails range from coastal paths with sea views to challenging mountain ascents in natural parks. The guide Hiking around Loiu details available routes.
The region around Loiu offers gravel cycling opportunities, particularly along 'vías verdes,' which are converted disused railway lines. These paths traverse forests, valleys, and historic towns. Explore options in the guide Gravel biking around Loiu.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in Loiu and the surrounding areas. These routes utilize the region's diverse terrain. For specific trails, consult the guide MTB Trails around Loiu.
There are 24 routes available in Loiu on komoot across various outdoor sports. These routes have been explored by more than 92,000 visitors.
Routes in Loiu have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 5,000 individual ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Loiu, including Road Cycling Routes around Loiu, Hiking around Loiu, and Gravel biking around Loiu. Guides for Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Running, and Mountaineering are also available.
The official website for the Loiu municipality is loiu.eus. For general inquiries, the phone number for the Loiu City Council is +34 944712310.

