Güeñes

Güeñes, with its heritage of tower houses and its peaceful atmosphere, is a rural stop on the routes that cross the Encartations.

Discover Güeñes

Güeñes is a municipality in the Las Encartaciones region of Biscay. For pilgrims walking routes such as the Forgotten Way, it's a stopover offering a transition landscape between the nearby industrial environment to Bilbao and rural valleys. The town has notable heritage, with several medieval tower houses (Torres de Sanchos de Ortiz and La Cuadra) and Santa Maria church. Its location in the Cadagua river valley provides an enjoyable setting for rest. It's a functional and tranquil stopover, ideal for replenishing strength and discovering the history of one of Biscay's oldest regions.

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Routes that pass through Güeñes

Discover the routes and stages that have this locality as a starting, ending or passing point.

Valley of Mena Trail

Bilbao a Güeñes

23.00 km 5.75 h Baja

From: Bilbao

To: Güeñes

Güeñes a Villasana de Mena

22.00 km 5.50 h Media

Forgotten Path

Bilbao a Güeñes

23.00 km 5.75 h Baja

From: Bilbao

To: Güeñes

Güeñes a Nava de Ordunte

22.00 km 5.50 h Media

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