The best cycling routes around La Jara

The Huso River Valley and tunnel, in El Campillo de la Jara (Toledo), are part of the route of the Vía Verde de la Jara, a spectacular route that takes advantage of the old railway line that was never inaugurated.

The Amador Bridge, also known as the Azután Viaduct, is one of the architectural and scenic gems of the La Jara Greenway, in the La Jara region of Toledo. From this vantage point, you have a spectacular view of the Tagus River and the Azután Reservoir, in a completely natural and peaceful setting.

Aldeanueva de Barbarroya, in the La Jara region (Toledo), is a small town with a wealth of natural, historical, and cultural treasures. It is especially known for its location on the La Jara Greenway and for being a stopover point on the GR-113 Tajo Nature Trail.

The view of the Azután Viaduct from the Amador Bridge, in the La Jara region (Toledo), is one of the most spectacular along the Tajo Nature Trail GR-113 and the La Jara Green Route.

The view of the Tagus River from the Azután Bridge, located in Aldeanueva de Barbarroya (Toledo), is one of the most peaceful and natural views in the La Jara region. This bridge offers a privileged panoramic view of the river in a sparsely built environment, ideal for those seeking serene landscapes and nature trails.

The easiest option is to climb up the shoulder of the road and, in the village, rejoin the Villuercas Nature Trail to the Santa Quiteria station, the start/finish of the Jara Greenway. There are no specific cycling route signs for the next section; it is essential to follow the track. The route runs along the foothills of the Altamira mountain range and the Rincón del Torozo Microreserve through holm oak forests, crosses the mountain range through Puerto del Rey, and descends to the Cíjara reservoir dam, one of the large artificial lakes on the middle course of the Guadiana River and the border between Cáceres and Badajoz. The cycle tour connects with the Guadiana Nature Trail at the dam and continues along the Castilblanco Trail. The rideability is good, but the road surface is quite rocky, and the rattling on the gravel bike can be tiring. With wide, tubeless tires, you can lower the tire pressure a bit to pedal more comfortably and quickly on this section, enjoying the authentic and evocative atmosphere of Extremadura's Siberia, especially as you pass the Cíjara Palace, a 19th-century rural mansion with a certain air of a military fortress in a setting of profound desolation on the banks of the reservoir. The stage ends on a pleasant rural road that leads to the lively town of Herrera del Duque, capital of the Cíjara community in Northern Siberia.

Pass it crouching

The Old Station of Santa Quiteria is a point of interest on the Vía Verde de la Jara, located in Sevilleja de la Jara, Toledo. This station was a strategic stopping point at the Puerto de San Vicente, where the old Roman road that connected Toledo (Toletum) with Mérida (Augusta Emerita) passed. Today, the station is abandoned, but it remains a fascinating place for history and nature lovers. It is a popular spot for hiking and cycling routes, offering a window into the past and an opportunity to enjoy the natural surroundings.