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Ràpita - Wooden House

Cycling route through the Ebro Delta Natural Park

Route characteristics

25,4 km
5 m
5 m
-1 m

With traffic Motorized vehicles are frequent.

Cyclists going towards Patrau among rice fields

Itinerary that starts from the Tourist Office of La Ràpita and leads to the natural area of Encanyissada and the information center and leisure area of the Casa de Fusta, one of the most emblematic buildings of the Ebro Delta. Leaving La Ràpita through the Museu de la Mar de l’Ebre and crossing the fishing port, the route enters the Delta between rice fields, to end up surrounding the Encanyissada lagoon, where you can observe the fauna and its landscape from the magnificent viewpoints. This itinerary has a variant in the central part as indicated on the map, between the months of October and February, coinciding with the hunting period. This alternative section allows you to see unique buildings of the Delta, but you must be very careful with the 800-meter section that follows the Poblenou del Delta road.

The Ebro Delta is the largest aquatic habitat in Catalonia. The river, the sea, bays, beaches, dunes, salt marshes, riverside forests, ponds and gullies form its natural landscape which, with the rice fields and the vegetable garden, is home to a rich biodiversity. The uniqueness of the Delta is expressed in its physical and natural reality and also in its particular culture, heritage, history and traditions. The Delta is an inspiring example of how we can maintain a balance between sustainability and development to continue enjoying a fair and acceptable lifestyle.

Start point: La Ràpita Tourist Office View on Google Maps

Waypoint:La Ràpita Tourist Office

La Ràpita Tourist Office

Tourist information center and reservation of tourist packages and activities, in La Ràpita and the surroundings of the Ebro Delta Natural Park.

Waypoint:Fishing port of La Ràpita

Fishing port of La Ràpita

With one of the largest fishing fleets in Catalonia, the fishing port and fish market show the vitality of this centuries-old economic sector in the municipality.

Waypoint:Ebro Sea Museum

Ebro Sea Museum

This 19th century building was the offices and workshops of the Amposta to La Ràpita navigation channel. Today it is a museum space for the appreciation of the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Mediterranean.

Waypoint:Mas la Campana

Mas la Campana

This farmhouse of agricultural origin from the early 20th century has a beautiful symmetrical composition on its two floors, but above all it stands out in the landscape for being crowned by a bell.

Waypoint:Patrau Viewpoint

Patrau Viewpoint

Lookout located at the western end of Encanyissada, the largest lagoon in the Delta. We access the viewpoint by stairs. The viewpoint has a maximum capacity of 15 people.

Waypoint:La Torica Aqueduct

La Torica Aqueduct

Old railway aqueduct on the Val de Zafán line that allowed small ravines to be crossed, today integrated into the greenway as a unique element of historical engineering.

Waypoint:Viewpoint of the Wooden House

Viewpoint of the Wooden House

Lookout located opposite the Casa de Fusta, with views over the Encanyissada pond and adapted for people with reduced mobility and the visually impaired. The maximum capacity is 25 people.

Waypoint:The Fumeral

The Fumeral

The name refers to the chimney attached to this late 19th century building, which housed the steam machinery that raised the water level for its drainage.

Waypoint:Casablanca

Casablanca

This exposed brick building dates back to the 1870s, built by an English family for agricultural purposes. The writer Sebastià Juan Arbó spent part of his childhood there.

End point: La Ràpita Tourist Office View on Google Maps

Tips

Enter a natural area shared with an agricultural community and learn about the values of the area at the Park’s information centers: the Ecomuseum (tel. 977 489 679) and the Casa de Fusta (tel. 667 001 382).
It is necessary to bring a helmet, food, and sufficient water. Carry your mobile phone and keep the battery charged; in case of emergency, call 112. Depending on the season, it is advisable to bring sunscreen and insect repellent.
The terrain is completely flat, but pay attention to the usual winds in the area.
Check the weather forecast before heading out at meteo.cat.
It is recommended to carry materials for puncture repairs.
Use the viewpoints to enjoy the delta landscape. Bring binoculars for birdwatching.

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.

As the route is linear and offers several options for parking vehicles along the way, you can adjust the itinerary according to your needs and abilities.
Respect the signage and areas with restricted access.
It is strictly forbidden to light fires.
Respect the flora, fauna, and the environment. Collecting animal or plant species, whether alive or dead, is not allowed.
Camping is only permitted in established campsites.
In protected areas, it is forbidden to have dogs off-leash. Launching and landing drones is also prohibited.
It is forbidden to leave trash, except in designated disposal areas.

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