Coca and Eresma Valley Greenway Loop

You can conveniently park near the old railway station in Coca, which is also close to the Forest Museum. This area serves as an excellent starting point for your ride.

Yes, absolutely! This route is classified as an easy bike ride with a low difficulty level. It's predominantly on compacted soil and paved tracks, making it very smooth and safe for touring bicycles, families, and even individuals with reduced mobility. The Vía Verde design ensures gentle gradients and no motorized traffic.

The Vía Verde del Valle del Eresma is enjoyable throughout much of the year. Spring and autumn offer pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery, with spring bringing vibrant poppy fields. Summer can be warm, so consider early morning or late afternoon rides. Winter rides are also possible, but check local weather conditions.

Generally, dogs are permitted on Vías Verdes, but they should always be kept on a leash to ensure the safety and comfort of other users and to protect local wildlife. Please remember to clean up after your pet.

No, you do not need any special permits or have to pay entrance fees to cycle this route. Vías Verdes are public access routes designed for recreational use.

The route primarily features compacted soil and mostly paved tracks, offering a very smooth and comfortable ride for touring bicycles. As it incorporates a section of a former railway line (Vía Verde), the gradients are gentle, making it very accessible.

You'll encounter several notable sights. The most prominent is the magnificent Coca Castle, a stunning Mudéjar-Gothic fortress. You'll also see the Mudéjar Tower of San Nicolás and cycle through picturesque Poppy Fields on the Vía Verde del Valle del Eresma, especially in spring. The route itself, being a Vía Verde, offers views of the Eresma and Voltoya rivers, pine forests, and agricultural fields.

This circular route is approximately 15.15 kilometers long. For an average touring cyclist, it typically takes around 1 hour and 1 minute to complete, allowing for a relaxed pace to enjoy the scenery.

Yes, a significant portion of this route follows the Vía Verde del Eresma and the Vía Verde del Valle del Eresma. These greenways are part of a larger network, with the Vía Verde del Valle del Eresma connecting Segovia with Olmedo, spanning approximately 73 kilometers in total. You'll also briefly intersect with the Madrid Way of Saint James and the Cañada Real Leonesa Oriental.

While the Vía Verde itself is generally a rural path, the starting point in Coca offers amenities. You'll find cafes, restaurants, and other facilities in the town of Coca. It's always a good idea to bring your own water and snacks, especially for the sections away from the town center.

The Vía Verde del Valle del Eresma is designed with universal accessibility in mind. Its gentle gradients, smooth surfaces, and absence of motorized traffic make it ideal for cyclists of all ages and abilities, including those with reduced mobility. It's a safe and comfortable environment to enjoy the outdoors.