Discover Berganzo on the Inglares

For a stay in Berganzo, the riverside landscape, paths along the water and local history are the main highlights. The Inglares runs through the village, a path leads to Cascada de las Herrerías, and the Ruta del Agua de Berganzo follows the river through wooded areas. Other attractions include a hydroelectric power station with a long history and the Church of San Miguel. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, these highlights can help you match Berganzo to your travel interests.

Getting There and the River’s Course

You can reach Berganzo via the N-124 and then the A-3126 towards Zambrana and Santa Cruz del Fierro. In the village itself, the Inglares serves as a landmark: it runs right through Berganzo, dividing the village into two areas. As it descends from Peñacerrada to Berganzo, the river drops 200 metres in less than five kilometres. Along the way, it forms small rapids and waterfalls. The Inglares is therefore part of both the village’s setting and the landscape features that define Berganzo as a destination.

Paths Along the Water

A path leads from the village centre to Cascada de las Herrerías. The Ruta del Agua de Berganzo is a family-friendly circular route that starts at the visitor car park in Berganzo and follows the Inglares through wooded areas. Waterfalls and various river formations shape the route along the way.

Two points of reference can help you find your way: the path to the waterfall starts in the village centre, while the visitor car park is the stated starting point for the Ruta del Agua. The circular route links the river with woodland and waterside scenery; the path from the village centre leads to the waterfall. This makes it easy to distinguish between the routes’ different highlights.

Hydropower and the History of Technology

Berganzo’s hydroelectric power station was built in 1897 by Sociedad Electro Hidráulica Alavesa and is still in operation. As its operating status may change, check before your visit. The year it was built gives the power station a specific historical context; its current operation is a separate status that may change.

The return leg of the Ruta del Agua runs alongside the old water channel, which was built to supply the hydroelectric power station. The route description therefore also touches on the history of the technical use of water: the Inglares shapes the landscape, while the channel served to supply the facility.

The Church’s Building History

The Church of San Miguel was built in the 16th century using the remains of a building erected by the Sarmiento family. The surviving parts of this earlier structure include a pointed arch, three windows and a loophole. The building’s history thus encompasses both the 16th-century church and the reused elements of the older building.

You can distinguish your interests when choosing a destination: the river, waterfall and circular route are the main draws if you are interested in waterside landscapes. The hydroelectric power station and church add the perspectives of technical use and architectural history. Berganzo thus offers several different themes to help you plan your stay.

For a broader travel overview: Zambrana.