Via Verde de la Terra Alta – Old railway viaduct loop from Horta de Sant Joan

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Via Verde de la Terra Alta – Old railway viaduct loop from Horta de Sant Joan

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Via Verde de la Terra Alta – Old railway viaduct loop from Horta de Sant Joan

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70.7km

1,110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.1 km

Via Verde de la Terra Alta

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The Terra Alta Greenway follows the section of the old railway between La Puebla de Híjar (Aragón) and Tortosa. During the route tunnels and viaducts are crossed, as well as wooded landscapes and rural environments.

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22.9 km

Val de Zafán Greenway

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Stage 3. Amposta/Horta de Sant Joan
116.1 kilometers. 690 positive meters.

Amposta is the entrance to the bikepacking route in the unique landscapes of the Ebro delta, an immense alluvial …

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22.9 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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26.4 km

Viewpoint

29.4 km

View of the Ebro River

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Baix Ebre greenway, parallel to the C12, with views of the Ebro River and a very rolling route. Bring lights to save the multiple tunnels on the way.

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35.3 km

Lower Ebro Greenway

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This section of the Bajo Ebro greenway is charming. The layout alternates between lanes dug into the rock, orchards and tall reeds.

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40.7 km

Tunnels on the Via Verde del Baix Ebre

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Caution! You might be left in the dark! There are push buttons along the tunnel to reactivate the (limited) artificial light.

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60.3 km

Vía Verde de la Terra Alta Bridge

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One of the beautiful bridges that pass over the greenway.

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64.0 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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70.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.2 km

8.18 km

1.72 km

1.61 km

Surfaces

54.0 km

11.2 km

4.48 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

November 23, 2022,Xerta - Cretas - Xerta. Via Verde Val de Zafán

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Route done with members of the Alcalà-Alcossebre ebike group. Julian Agut, Juan Cervera, Roberto Pinedo.

We had a very pleasant day both because of the spectacular route and the company. The road to Cretas is in very good condition, although the best section is the Baix Ebre. There are many tunnels, some with light and others without. Bring good …

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October 16, 2021,Voie verte de Aldover à Horta de San Ruan en Aller retour

Very beautiful greenway with magnificent landscapes, between tunnels and bridges to Horta round trip, very beautiful village, very gentle climb on the outward journey and descent for the return.

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May 2, 2025,🚴‍♂️Panorama👀 und Tunnel-Genuss-Tour. 🥰 Via Verde de la Val de Zafán ⛰️

A stunning landscape, the views are indescribable! Beautiful old train stations and so many tunnels, each one different.

It's a bridge day here too, and the Via Verde was very busy—I had to slow down for more than just the photos. 🤨 Mountain bikers without lights and children's bikes without lights were not uncommon in the tunnels. 😳
No swim …

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October 11, 2023,Katalonien: 3 Terra Alta Bot - Tortosa mit Runde nach Horta de Sant Joan. 11.10.2023

Regarding picture 78:
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May 14, 2022,Tortosa/horta de San Joan

Weekend route in general easy, take into account the outward route that can be a bit hard if there is a headwind, luckily it caught us going down. The Fontcalda spa is an obligatory stop to refresh the body on the way back. Route to do quietly without haste.
Carrying lights is essential because most of the tunnels are not …

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May 24, 2024,Traumtour🇪🇸 Via Verda Braix del Ebre, de la Terra Alta und Val de Zafan 🚴‍♂️🥰

Today it was my "dream tour". Inspired by @Monique_Sunshine 🇱🇺🚴🏻‍♀️🥾, thank you very much for that! 🤩

Start in Tortosa, directly on the Via Verda Braix del Ebre (railway track cycle path), partly on high paths, partly through chiseled rocks, always a little up the hill. Until Benifallet, a lot of the Ebro with a view. Then it goes alternately …

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