The Ojos Negros Greenway follows the track bed of the former Sierra Menera mining railway, closed in 1972.
This specific segment is part of a route that stretches over 160 kilometers in total length across the Valencian Community and Aragon.
The path features controlled gradients, rarely exceeding 3%, making it accessible for cyclists of varying skill levels.
The route passes through several historical railway tunnels that have been refurbished with lighting for trail users.
Caudiel acts as a key stop-over point due to its location at a transition zone between the higher elevations of the interior and the coastal plains.
Vía Verde Park in Caudiel is a section of the Ojos Negros Greenway, the longest Vía Verde in Spain, which repurposes a former mining railway line. The path is built upon the historic Sierra Menera railway, which once transported iron ore from Ojos Negros to the port of Sagunto. The Caudiel segment features a relatively flat, paved surface suitable for walking and cycling through the mountainous terrain of the Alto Palancia region. The route passes through tunnels and over viaducts that were originally engineered for heavy freight locomotives. The park provides access to the surrounding Mediterranean scrubland and agricultural landscapes. It serves as a non-motorized corridor connecting the town of Caudiel to neighboring municipalities along the old rail path.
The elevated viaduct sections providing views over the Alto Palancia valley.
Bring a high-powered flashlight or headlamp if planning to pass through the longer tunnels, as lighting can be intermittent.
Check local wind forecasts, as the corridor acts as a natural wind tunnel between the mountain passes.
Ensure your bicycle tires are suitable for a mix of asphalt and fine-packed gravel.
Attempting the entire length of the Vía Verde in one day without sufficient training; cycling without a repair kit for tires.
Cyclists must yield to pedestrians; maintain a moderate speed in tunnels; dispose of waste in designated town areas only.
