Vía Verde del Cidacos

Originally conceived as a railway line for agriculture and ore mining, the railway line between Calahorra and Arnedillo was finally closed in the 1960s. However, it experienced a new form of use almost 30 years later than Vía Verde and has since enabled cyclists of all ages to explore the unique rock formations of this region on relaxed paths.

The route starts in Calahorra in the Ebro Valley. For example, Calahorra can be easily reached by train from Logroño. Following the Río Cidacos upstream, you will soon reach Autol in the south, which invites you to take a first break. Autol in particular knows how to inspire with its surreal-looking rock formations in the center of town. To visit the village, you branch off from Vía Verde for a short distance.

Then the path continues westwards along the banks of the Cidacos until you reach the end of Vía Verde and thus your destination in Arnedillo. The public thermal pools on the banks of the river invite you to relax after a relaxing day. A suitable overnight stay should also be found. If you still have energy and time left, you can of course simply cycle back the route or alternatively take a big lap towards Tudela, a little further south of the Ebro, where the Vía Verde de Tarazonica is waiting for you.

Our tip: In addition to the bike path, the region has a lot more to offer - so plan a longer stay. Culture lovers take a look at the Cathedral of Calahorra and naturalists are drawn to the Dinosaur Trail - on the "Ruta de las Icnitas" you can admire fossilized dinosaur footprints.