The rise to Pagasarri Bilbao is an activity quite often, hence the path of Pagasarri is well documented.
The following describes the ascent route to the mountain, with photographs to facilitate orientation:
The route starts in the neighborhood of San Adrián (Bilbao). We start from the Plaza Zabalburu, located near the train station, and we are on the street Avenida Juan de Garay and San Adrián. At the end of the street we find the bridge of the following image:
Way up to Pagasarri: Building Iberdrola
Crossing the bridge will cross the highway, coming to the building of Iberdrola. At this point we leave the city to begin the ascent to Pagasarri. Go around the building right onto the road Larraskitu, an asphalted road that passes through the neighborhood Larraskitu.
Way up to Pagasarri: Road Larraskitu
Continue about 300 meters down the track. We find a path on the left. If we take this shortcut we will end up the same track much later, while ensuring more spin. This step is optional, if we track the whole time we'll end up at the same point, but will take longer.
Way up to Pagasarri: Shortcut
Continuing along the road, called Camino Pagasarri, we will find the Bar Athletic and later with a picnic area and tables, along with a panel of the council with a map and area information.
Way up to Pagasarri: Road Pagasarri
If we continue down the road, we reach a point where a barrier prevents access to vehicles. It is the starting point of the mount and, normally, we will have taken about 45 minutes to get there. Highlight a road that goes to the left, just before the barrier, which leads to the hermitage of San Roque.
Way up to Pagasarri: Barrera Pagasarri
On the way up, we find the source Zapaburu.
Way up to Pagasarri: Power Zapaburu
Later we came to a crossroads that offers three routes to Pagasarri. The right path is the softest and offers spectacular views over Bilbao. The path of the center, begins with a staircase and an information panel. Of the three routes, is the fastest (30 minutes) and the oldest, but also the most physically demanding. The left path instead, is the longest and gives the greatest return, so the least you usually do.
Way up to Pagasarri: Crossing the Pagasarri
If we have chosen the former path to Pagasarri, by the way we will find the source of the next picture. This way, toward the end, joins the left route. On the descent we must remember to properly take detours.
Way up to Pagasarri: Source in the ancient way Pagasarri
The road on the left and right end joining in the campaign of Pagasarri, under Mount Ganeta (685 meters).
Way up to Pagasarri: Campa of Pagasarri
In the campaign we have a bar
Way up to Pagasarri: Campa and bar Pagasarri
To finish up the top, climb a hill behind the bar.
Way up to Pagasarri: Top of Pagasarri
Taking the old road of Pagasarri, ascension round the hour and twenty minutes.
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