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Vía Verde Val del Zafán

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Vía Verde Val del Zafán

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Vía Verde Val del Zafán

07:29

102km

1,060m

Cycling

The railway project that was to link Puebla de Híjar, in Teruel, with Tortosa, in Tarragona, was never completed. The line operated partially for a few decades, until the tracks were finally raised in 1973. In the following years, the route was conditioned, turning it into the current greenway that…

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Last updated: May 15, 2025

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18.6 km

Abandoned Valljunquera Railway Station

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The station is in a spectacular location and relatively well preserved. Very easy access from the N-420 at the junction to go to Valljunquera. Ideal for walking along the greenway or for cycling along the route.

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46.9 km

Arnes

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It is believed that the origins of Arnes lie in a Saracen farmhouse that was later conquered by Alfonso el Casto in the 14th century. It is located at the …

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55.4 km

Horta de Sant Joan

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The Val de Zafán greenway passes very close to the town of Horta de Sant Joan, located on a promontory.

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61.2 km

Pont de l'Arc (Val del Zafán Greenway)

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The viaduct known as Pont de l'Arc is located between Bot and Horta de Sant Joan. It is the second largest built in stone in Spain and is curved and …

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62.1 km

Canaleta River

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The Canaleta river is a tributary of the Ebro that originates in the Espina mountain range, north of the Els Ports massif. Between Horta de Sant Joan and Bot the …

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64.7 km

Bot Station Bar (Railbus)

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Old railway station in the municipality of Bot, in Terra Alta, which belonged to the Val de Zafán railway. The railway complex that connected La Puebla de Híjar, in the …

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68.5 km

Tunnel of the Terra Alta Greenway

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This tunnel connects Terra Alta with Tarragona in the Natural Park of Los Puertos.

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70.1 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fontcalda

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The Sanctuary of the Mare de Déu de la Fontcalda dates from the 14th century, although the current building is from 1753. It is neoclassical in style, with a single …

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77.5 km

Old railway viaduct

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At a lofty height, an old railway viaduct leads right through the gorge - and on the other side the Vía Verde disappears into a tunnel again.

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87.1 km

Xerta

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Xerta is a perfect town to make a stop to visit and to regain strength in one of the bars in the main square in the center.

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99.8 km

Val de Zafán Greenway

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This is the initial stretch of the Val de Zafán greenway, leaving Tortosa towards Alcañiz. It occupies the layout of the old railway line between Puebla de Híjar and Tortosa, …

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102 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.4 km

25.3 km

8.03 km

3.12 km

1.69 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

65.3 km

29.2 km

6.61 km

463 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

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Weather

Friday 8 May

18°C

12°C

91 %

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Comments

July 25, 2023

The railway project that was to link Puebla de Híjar, in Teruel, with Tortosa, in Tarragona, was never completed. The line operated partially for a few decades, until the tracks were finally raised in 1973. In the following years, the route was conditioned, turning it into the current greenway that connects

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