Vía Verde de la Plata – Béjar Pass loop from Gargantilla

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Vía Verde de la Plata – Béjar Pass loop from Gargantilla

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Vía Verde de la Plata – Béjar Pass loop from Gargantilla

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66.9km

1,320m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 43.5 km for 1.17 km

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8.04 km

Vía Verde de la Plata

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A 42 km greenway in the Ambrose Valley

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10.7 km

Greenway of the Ambroz Valley

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The gentle slopes of the old railway allow even children to do this route without difficulty

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13.0 km

Vía Verde

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17.4 km

Tunnel on the Vía Verde de la Plata

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The lighting works well coming from Hervas, but not the other way around. The 2nd part is really pitch black! (May 2026).

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19.8 km

Béjar Pass

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Very close to the Béjar Greenway, ideal for cyclists and hikers who follow the old railway line.
Cuisine: Mediterranean and Spanish, with grilled meats, tapas, and traditional dishes.
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20.7 km

Vía Verde de la Plata

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Silver Route (Vía Verde de la Plata) in the Port of Béjar is part of the old Astorga–Plasencia railway line, now a nature trail for hiking and cycling.
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29.1 km

Béjar Tunnel

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It is an old railway tunnel converted into a section of the Silver Greenway, which takes advantage of the old railway line between Béjar and Baños de Montemayor.

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34.1 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Castañar

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Magnificent buildings and beautiful church, in a natural environment, so close to Bejar. To stroll there or take a break before tackling the climb to Peña de la Cruz where Peña Negra

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40.0 km

Peña Negra

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Peña Negra is one of those peaks that more than rewards the effort to reach its top. The views from here at 1634 masl are truly amazing and you will …

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