Route

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.

Lekeitio (Biscay)

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%.

Description of the section and its accessibility level

Section length

1,40 km

Pavement

Continuous, compact and non-slip, asphalt and sidewalk.

Obstacles

Debido a la dificultad de aparcar en el propio pueblo, a las afueras, a 200 metros de llegar a Lekeitio, hay tres aparcamientos bastante amplios en los lados de la rotonda que se accede por la carretera que viene de Markina o de Gernika BI-2238. En Mendexa el parking se encuentra situado junto a la playa de Karraspio. Los aparcamientos para personas con movilidad reducida están próximos a la acera, son las primeras plazas que se encuentran al entrar al parking facilitando así al acceso inmediato hacia las aceras.

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.

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 staff assistance
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.
2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest: 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
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.

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, without 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
2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest: 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
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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Route - Lea-Artibai Trail

Description

Highlight

How to get here

Route

Section 1

From the Lekeitio car park to the Mendexa car park

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Indoor space: General features

Personal care area

Rest zone

Store

Children’s area

Exhibition room

Exhibition Hall

Access

Itinerary

Cycle touring lane

Lookout and observatory

Nature classroom

Access

Beach parking

Beach information

Section 2

From Gizaburuaga parking to Aulesti parking

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Indoor space: General features

Personal care area

Rest zone

Store

Children’s area

Exhibition room

Exhibition Hall

Access

Itinerary

Cycle touring lane

Lookout and observatory

Nature classroom

Access

Section 3

From the Aulesti car park to the Munitibar car park

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Indoor space: General features

Personal care area

Rest zone

Store

Children’s area

Exhibition room

Exhibition Hall

Access

Itinerary

Cycle touring lane

Lookout and observatory

Nature classroom

Access

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