VIA VERDA

CN - Via Verda Val de Zafán (Tortosa - La Ràpita)

Via Verda Vall Zafán (Tram Tortosa - La Ràpita)

Route characteristics

26,33 km
23 m
17 m
-1 m

No traffic No motorized vehicles allowed.

Section of the Greenway that connects Tortosa with La Ràpita, combining the historic railway route with a bike lane parallel to the TV-3408 in the final kilometres. The route is mostly flat and runs through orchards, irrigated fields and the banks of the Ebro River, offering views of the river and natural areas such as the canals and wetlands of the Delta.

Leaving Tortosa via the Pont Roig, the route follows the Greenway to Amposta, allowing visitors to observe historical and industrial elements such as mills and former irrigation facilities. From Amposta, the route heads south along a bike lane parallel to the road, crossing rice fields and open areas of the Ebro Delta Natural Park, until reaching La Ràpita, on the Bay of Alfacs, combining nature, heritage and the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea.

Start point: Roquetes View on Google Maps

Waypoint:Carob Tower

Carob Tower

The Torre de la Carrova is a medieval watchtower from the 14th century located on the banks of the Ebro, restored and a testament to the territory's river defense system.

Waypoint:Amposta Suspension Bridge

Amposta Suspension Bridge

From the River Walk you can see the Ebro River passing through Amposta and the impressive Suspension Bridge, inaugurated in 1920. The boat crossing was the traditional historical way of crossing the Ebro River.

Waypoint:Ullals de Baltasar

Ullals de Baltasar

Surrounded by rice fields, these freshwater springs from the Montsià and Ports mountains offer shady areas and characteristic flora and fauna.

End point: La Ràpita View on Google Maps

Tips

You should wear a helmet and bring enough food and water. Carry a mobile phone and save battery; in case of emergency, call 112. Depending on the season, it is advisable to bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
The terrain is completely flat, but you should be aware of the winds that are common in the area.
Check the weather forecast before setting out on the website meteo.cat
It is recommended to carry equipment to repair punctures.
Use the viewpoints; they will show you the landscape of the delta. Bring binoculars to observe the birds.

Amposta

Amposta is a Spanish municipality and town in the province of Tarragona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. It is the capital of the Montsià region. Located at an altitude of 8 m above sea level, on the banks of the Ebro River, the municipality has a population of 22,637 (INE 2024). Its economic activity is mainly agriculture (rice farming) and services. In the final years of the 20th century, a small but important industrial sector emerged based on the food, paper and packaging industries, furniture, and a multitude of small machinery workshops. In addition to the city of Amposta, the municipality includes the town of Poblenou del Delta and part of Balada.

La Ràpita

Sant Carles de la Ràpita, situat a la costa del Montsià, és un poble mariner amb un encant especial gràcies al seu port, les platges i el mercat de peix fresc. La gastronomia local destaca pels arrossos i el marisc, reflectint la tradició pesquera de la zona. Els voltants ofereixen camins plans i tranquils ideals per a rutes ciclistes que permeten descobrir els arrossars del delta, els espais naturals propers i la bellesa de la costa, combinant natura, cultura i esport en un entorn mediterrani únic.

Tortosa

Tortosa, capital històrica de les Terres de l’Ebre, és una ciutat amb un ric patrimoni que conserva l’empremta de diverses cultures, amb la imponent catedral de Santa Maria, el castell de la Suda i els carrers del nucli antic com a principals referents. Travessada pel riu Ebre, combina l’encant del seu llegat arquitectònic amb una vida cultural activa i una gastronomia marcada pels productes de l’horta i del riu. Des d’aquí surten rutes ciclistes que permeten recórrer la Via Verda de la Val de Zafán o explorar els paisatges de l’Ebre i els Ports, convertint Tortosa en un punt de partida perfecte per combinar cultura, natura i esport.

As this is a linear route with several places where vehicles can be parked along the way, you can adapt the itinerary according to your needs and abilities.
Respect the signage and restricted access areas.
Lighting fires is strictly prohibited.
Respect the flora, fauna and the environment. The collection of animal or plant species, whether alive or dead, is not permitted.
Camping is only allowed in designated campsites.
In protected areas, dogs must be kept on a leash.
Launching and landing drones is prohibited.
Throwing waste is prohibited, except in designated areas.

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