The best traffic-free bike rides around Pinseque

La Balsa de Larralde (also called balsa de Torre Medina) is an artificial wetland of high ecological value protected as a "Singular Wetland" by the Government of Aragon. It is located next to the Torre Medina neighborhood, in the rural district of Garrapinillos, within the municipality of Zaragoza, 🛠️ Origin and history Old quarry: It originated more than 200 years ago as a clay extraction site for building the nearby Imperial Canal of Aragon. Humidal birth: When the subsoil was perforated, the water table was reached and the excavation was permanently flooded with water. Environmental recovery: After decades of abandonment serving as an uncontrolled landfill, it was recovered from 1995 thanks to the Hydrographic Confederation of the Ebro (CHE) and the Naturalist Association of Aragon (ANSAR). 🌿 Ecological characteristics Extension: It has a protected area of about 4 hectares. Inverted water cycle: Being mainly fed by groundwater influenced by the irrigation of the Imperial Canal, it has more water in summer and spring than in winter, unlike most Mediterranean wetlands. Biodiversity refuge: It is surrounded by abundant riparian vegetation (reeds, cattails, poplars, and elms) that serves as a habitat and breeding ground for about 100 species of aquatic birds such as coots, moorhens, and ducks. 🚶 Visit and equipment It is a space open to the public, ideal for hiking and environmental education. The surroundings have: A perimeter path with wooden planks and walkways. A covered viewpoint-observatory for spotting birds without disturbing them. Interpretive panels explaining the local fauna and flora. (Note: As a local curiosity, it stands out for being the only protected wetland in Zaragoza that can be reached directly by public bus)

Cycle/pedestrian bridge crossing the Rio Jalon, adjacent to a rest area.

Sobradiel is a town steeped in history, where the Palace of the Counts—now the town hall—and a 17th-century Baroque church dedicated to Saint James, built with distinctive red brick, are still preserved. The town center invites a leisurely stroll to discover this past while making a stop along your route. The town offers all basic amenities, making it a good place to rest and recharge during your adventure.

The Larralde raft is worth seeing, but not the rest.

On September 18, 2018, the municipal brigade of Pinseque carried out the cleaning and uncovering of the Fuente del Rasón, reaching its source pipes through which spring water flows. These pipes, together with the wells of the houses, supplied the water jars of the homes of Pinseque until approximately the 1970s.

The Jubo Bridge has a fascinating history spanning from the 18th century to the 21st century. Originally, its construction began in the 18th century, but due to the War of Independence, it remained unfinished for many years. Finally, in more recent times, it was completed with a wooden and steel walkway. This bridge is a pedestrian crossing over the Imperial Canal of Aragon, located near the town of Pinseque and a few meters from the Santa Emilia beacon.

Curious place where there is a barge pulled by siergas to cross the Ebro. I don't know if it is still working today.

A beautiful area of the Parque Lineal de Plaza where different paths will lead us to this large lake inhabited by various species of birds such as ducks or swans. Ideal for playing sports or resting and breathing nature.