Cycling

The greenway or via verde, follows old railway tracks.  When the trains stopped rolling over these tracks once and for all, they fell into disrepair and were forgotten. The old lines have now lost their rails, and what was once the domain of wagons and locomotives is the realm of cyclists, walkers and day-trippers.  Being flat and even,  they provide no technical difficulties - ideal for all kinds of people: adults, children, and the elderly and disabled too. The panels and signposts along the way will keep you constantly informed about interesting artistic locations and landscapes.

Our Via Verde is now asphalted over, and follows part of the railway track which linked the towns of Tortosa and Puebla de Hijar.  The route takes you through landscapes of surprising variety, including wooded areas with impressive sheer rock faces, rural settings and virtually unspoiled natural spots, as well as taking in features of historical and cultural interest along the way.  The route, taking about 3 hours to complete by bike, stretches for almost 24 km and will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Each year around the 1st June, there is an organized bicycle ride along part of the route from Tortosa to Jesus followed by breakfast and activities.

You are able to rent bicycles in the village or, if you prefer to having a relaxing day only cycling downhill, you can drive to Horta de Sant Joan to rent your bike. The company there will arrange a time and station of your chosing to collect you, supply you with welcomed cold drinks, and then drive you back to your car. The same can be done in reverse from El Pinell de Brai station.

Here are other suggested cycling routes which have been grouped into degrees of difficulty so that you can decide whether you want a leisurely bike ride or a grueling day long marathon ride.

For all the routes, if you don’t have your own car, arrangements can be made to drop you to the starting point and collect you at the end of your day.

Easy routes degree of difficulty 1/4

 

Ebro Delta Cycling Itineraries (full details and maps)

The Lagoon Trail 28 kms
Ecomuseum to River Mouth 32kms 
Ecomuseum to Fangar's Bay 17kms
l'Aldea – Camarles – l'Ampolla 24.3kms
River Mouth-Garxal-Riumar 7kms to 10kms
Amposta to Casa de Fusta 27.4kms
Deltebre Waterfront 12.8kms

Medium routes degree of difficult 2/4

Ebro Delta by bicycle 1h 40m

Here are two suggested routes in the Delta, both of which are signposted and graded with a difficulty of 2/4:

The first is 24.2km long and will take about 2 hours.
For a full and detailed itinerary please click here.

The second takes you from Deltebre to El Fanger point and is 36km long. It will take about 1hour 40 minutes.
For a full and detailed itinerary please click here.

Gandesa and the Santa Madrona and Cavalls Sierras

This 10 kilometre signposted cycle route starts in the town of Gandesa.  It will take about 50 minutes from the starting point with a degree of difficulty shown as 2/4.
For a full and detailed itinerary please click here.

Mora d’Ebre to Sant Jeroni

This particular route is partially signposted. It is 14.59 km long  and will take about  1 hour. The degree of difficulty is 2/4.
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Hard routes degree of difficulty 3/4

Arnes to Tortosa along the Green Way

This cycle route uses the signposted Via Verde route.  You are able to do easier and shorter sections of the Via Verde but this full length itinerary is 51.9km long and will take about 6 hours. The degree of difficulty is 3/4.
For a full and detailed itinerary please click here.

Rasquera, Ginestar and Tivissa.

This particular route is partially signposted. It is 25.2km long  and will take about 1hours  45minutes. The degree of difficulty is 3/4.
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The Fonts de Xerta road

This particular route is partially signposted. It is 15.4 km long and will take about  1 hour 30 minutes. The degree of difficulty is 3/4.
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Poboleda to Cornudella de Montsant

This is a partially signposted route in the Monstant Natural Park with a degree of difficulty of 3/4. It is 16.85 kilometres long with a climb of 325m, and will take about 1 hour 10 minutes. 
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Very Hard routes degree of difficult 4/4

Arnes to Matarranya 7h

This particular route is partially signposted and can be done by bicycle or car. It is 72.41km long, with a climb of 1410m and will take about 7 hours. The degree of difficulty is 4/4.
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Traversing the passes of Els Ports 8h 30m

If you are up for a challenge this partially signposted route is  76.42km long, with a climb of 2320m is best done over two days with an overnight at the Caró shelter. It will take about 8 hrs 30 mins. The degree of difficulty is 4/4.
For a full and detailed itinerary please click here.

Crossing the sierra Major del Montsant 6h

This particular route in the Monstant Natural Park is signposted. It is 43.49 km long, with a climb of 1180m and will take about 6 hours. The degree of difficulty is 4/4.
For a full and detailed itinerary please click here.