Greenways, bike routes to enjoy nature as a family

Greenways

Riding a bike is a fun and healthy activity that children often love. Pedaling a sport suitable for all ages, making it ideal for family practice. If we also have the opportunity to do it in the middle of nature, its benefits increase considerably.

The Greenways are an excellent option to enjoy a bike ride in natural surroundings. Is about old layouts of disused railroad tracks converted into easily accessible trails cyclists, walkers or people with reduced mobility.

The Greenways Program

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Since its inception in 1993, more than 120 Greenways spread throughout Spain, adding about 2600 km of trails in the middle of nature. There is a huge variety of routes, both inland and on the coast. Some cross rural paths or urban roads while others run through completely natural environments.

What are the advantages of the Greenways?

They are accessible routes for all audiences

The trails are accessible to everyone. These are gentle routes, with little unevenness and wide curves that facilitate access to anyone regardless of age, physical condition or disability. The Greenways offer paths suitable for cyclists, wheelchairs or baby carriages. Slopes, river beds or other difficulties are saved by bridges, viaducts and tunnels that allow us to walk, with little effort, through spectacular corners of our territory.

High level of security

They are usually routes away from the highways and restricted to traffic so they are highly secure. Although, in some, access to certain local or neighboring services is allowed, so it is advisable to be vigilant.

Numerous infrastructures

Let's not forget that the Greenways are old recovered railway infrastructures, so many of its stations or old services have been restored to provide new services to visitors: Hotels with charm, restaurants, museums, information points, hostels, bike rental…. . In this way we can enjoy nature without missing anything, something essential when traveling with children.

In addition, all the roads are perfectly signposted, with explanatory panels and equipped with the utmost respect to integrate these infrastructures into the natural environment.

Natural and cultural heritage

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The routes of the greenways allow us to know spectacular natural environments. The tunnels, bridges and viaducts allow us to know the railway lines and their infrastructures. Some Greenways cross urban areas, so they are an excellent opportunity to get to know towns and customs. What's more, many activities are usually carried out around them such as sports days, cycling meetings, routes, photographic meetings…. .

They are ideal for cycling

As already mentioned, on the Greenways, traffic is restricted so you can circulate quietly without the inconvenience of motor vehicles. Crossings with highways with more traffic are well signposted or are solved with crossings at different levels. The tunnels are well lit and the grounds are flat and firm for facilitate the circulation of cyclists and walkers. 


As you see, Greenways are an excellent option for a bike ride in the middle of nature. In addition, its security and accessibility allow you to do it in a calm and relaxed way. Haven't you enjoyed them yet? You can check the ones closest to your area, as well as all the information about them, on the website of Greenways.


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