Via Verde Ojos Negros - 5 cycling days

The tour starts in Albarracín, a walled medieval town that takes you back in time. Enjoy a relaxing day before the tour and discover the charms hidden within the walls of Albarracín. You will receive a tour briefing with a detailed explanation of the journey and all the necessary materials for your trip.

Accommodation: Hotel Albarracín

After breakfast, you begin the tour along the Via Verde Ojos Negros, following the route that was once used to transport coal by train from the inland (Ojos Negros) to the sea (Sagunto). You cycle towards Cella, where you can visit the largest artesian spring in Europe and the second-largest in the world. You will arrive in Teruel, the city of The Lovers of Teruel. This city is the capital of Mudéjar art and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can enjoy the cultural and architectural heritage of Teruel, such as the Neomudéjar Escalinata, Torre del Salvador, Plaza del Tórico, Los Amantes de Teruel, the Catedral de Santa María de Mediavilla, the Puente de Piedra, and the Portal de San Roque, as well as the local cuisine, in which truffle plays an important role.

Route: Albarracín – Teruel
Accommodation: Hotel Civera

You leave Teruel heading towards La Estación Mora. Along the way, you pass Pista de Fuente Cerrada, a recreational area with pine forests and riverside vegetation. You then climb up to Puerto de Escandón, an old mining railway station, and cross the Sierra Javalambre. You descend towards Puebla de Valverde and pass La Fondica de la Estación, an old mining station with an outdoor terrace next to the Via Verde Ojos Negros. This is an ideal spot to take a break and grab something to eat.

From Puebla de Valverde to Sarrión and Albentosa, you cross spectacular stone bridges, viaducts, and tunnels. You cycle through a beautiful landscape surrounded by holm oaks. This region is home to the largest production of black truffles in the world. You arrive at La Estación Mora, where you will spend the night. Here, you can enjoy unique experiences such as truffle tourism and astro-tourism. As this is an area with little light pollution, you can enjoy the clearest night skies in Spain.

Route: Teruel – Estación Mora
Accommodation: La Casa de La Estación – Casa Rural

Your journey takes you to Segorbe, a city with a beautiful historic center. A large portion of this route is downhill. You pass through the Albentosa tunnel, and at the end, you’ll find an impressive viaduct—the highest on the Via Verde—that offers spectacular views. When you reach the old mining station El Palancar, you enter the province of Castellón. Along the way, you pass through the El Palancar forest, an important area with Valencian oaks and holm oaks.

You will pass through charming villages such as Barracas, Caudiel, Jérica, and Navajas. From the Ragudo viewpoint, you can enjoy incredible views of the Sierra Calderona and Sierra Espadán nature parks. After passing Jérica, you return to the Via Verde and turn left to cross the impressive Regajo reservoir towards Navajas. There, you can enjoy the beautiful natural setting of El Salto de la Novia (a 60-meter waterfall). In the square of Navajas, you’ll find the spectacular Navajas elm tree, planted in 1636 as a symbol of unity between the existing residents and the newcomers. The Navajas elm was chosen as the Tree of the Year in 2019. You leave Navajas and cross the spectacular Sierra Calderona nature park to reach Segorbe. This city welcomes you with its impressive architectural heritage. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a walk through the old town center.

Route: Estación Mora – Segorbe
Accommodation: Hotel María de Luna

From Segorbe to Canet, the tour takes you through inland villages such as Algimia de Alfara, Torres-Torres, and Los Valles, always surrounded by orange groves and the Sierra Calderona Nature Park. In Canet d’En Berenguer, you are welcomed by the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll enjoy the beautiful boulevard and the beach of Canet, one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain and the beach with the most Blue Flags. We also recommend visiting the lighthouse (30 meters high), the Saavedra Palace (from the 19th century), and the Church of Saint Peter (from the 18th century).

Route: Segorbe – Port de Sagunto
Accommodation: Hotel Barú or Hotel Exe Puerto de Sagunto

Today, you’ll cycle along the Mediterranean Sea and through the heart of the Valencian garden to Valencia. After a relatively short day of cycling, you’ll have plenty of time to explore Valencia. The city boasts impressive cultural heritage and architectural and historical buildings such as the Valencia Cathedral, the Tribunal de las Aguas, the Lonja, the Torre de los Serranos, the Plaza de Toros de Valencia, and the Mercado Central. On the other hand, you’ll see modernity reflected in the City of Arts and Sciences (La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias), an architectural and cultural complex designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela. Another distinctive feature of Valencia is the Turia Riverbed, known as the lungs of Valencia. You can walk or cycle to your heart’s content in this city!

Route: Port de Sagunto/Canet – Valencia
Accommodation: Hotel Silken Puerta de Valencia

Depending on your schedule, you can further explore Valencia today or continue your journey.

Trekking tours with a difficulty level of 3/5 are suitable for the average touring cyclist. These tours are not overly long but may involve some elevation gain. The routes can include extended sections of unpaved terrain (gravel) but are always passable. There may be 1 or 2 days that are somewhat longer and more challenging. Average daily distances range between 30 and 50 kilometers, with 200 to 400 meters of elevation gain per day.

From Valencia, you have two options to reach the start: either use our optional transfer service available for this trip or travel by train and taxi.

If you rent bikes, you will likely need the optional transfer service to transport the bikes to Albarracín. You can join the transfer for free.

Alternatively, you can take the train from Valencia to Teruel and then a taxi to Albarracín. This is a good option if you plan to leave your car in Albarracín and pick it up after the trip. Taking bikes on the train is possible, but it can be challenging to take them in a taxi.