Vía Verde de los Molinos del Agua
A 33.2 km greenway on the narrow-gauge Buitrón mining railway from Valverde del Camino to San Juan del Puerto, past Beas, its watermills and Trigueros; mostly downhill southbound.
About Vía Verde de los Molinos del Agua
The Camino Natural Vía Verde de los Molinos del Agua follows the narrow-gauge Buitrón railway, built to carry ore from the Andévalo mines to the quays on the river Tinto at San Juan del Puerto. At Valverde del Camino, the line's hub, the offices, passenger building and tall water tower survive. The name comes from the restored watermills on the Arroyo del Renegoso near Beas.
From Valverde station (km 33 in the official numbering) the greenway heads south on green asphalt under stone pines to Los Pinos de Valverde, where a footbridge crosses the N-435. Venta Eligio station (km 25.3), red cuttings and the Pallares halt (km 19.9) follow through cork oak, eucalyptus and pine. Past the site of Beas station (km 12.5) a bridge crosses the Renegoso, near the mills; dehesa leads to Trigueros, then a straight 7 km over wheat fields ends at San Juan del Puerto. Southbound you climb about 85 m and drop 330 m.
The route is free, signposted, with rest areas, and suits walkers, cyclists and reduced mobility. The southern 13 km have almost no shade; refill in Trigueros or Valverde. No bike hire was found in 2026, so bring your own. San Juan del Puerto has a station on the Huelva–Seville line, handy for one-way rides.
Ride from October to May; February to April is gurumelo (wild mushroom) season in the pines. Carry 2 L of water and a puncture kit, and start at Valverde for the shaded, mostly downhill direction.
Vía Verde de los Molinos del Agua in pictures
What you’ll find
- CyclingRoad or greenway cyclingFree
- Family friendlyEasy for childrenFree
- Free accessFree visitFree
- Linear routeOne-way trailFree
- Picnic areaPicnicFree
- Step-free accessAccessible visitFree
Nearby places to visit
Near the southern end, outside Trigueros, the Dolmen de Soto (24 km from Valverde) is a 5,000-year-old passage grave with carved stones, open for guided visits. The walled town of Niebla and its Niebla Walls and Castle (24 km) stand on the Tinto a short drive east of the route. North of Valverde, the mining railway story continues on the Río Tinto Walk from Nerva (22 km), beside the red river at Zarandas, and next to the Corta Atalaya pit at the Club de Golf Corta Atalaya (19 km). The Sierra de Aracena begins beyond, with the Mosque of Almonaster la Real (34 km) on its hilltop.
Vía Verde de los Molinos del Agua at a glance
Category
Sports Outdoor adventures
Town
Valverde del Camino
Address
Former Valverde del Camino railway station, northern end of the Vía Verde, 21600 Valverde del Camino, Huelva, Spain
Opening hours
Open all year. From June to September ride before 10:00, especially on the shadeless stretch between Trigueros and San Juan del Puerto.
Prices
Free. No bike hire found along the route in 2026; bring your own bike.
Checked 5 Nov 2026 on the official website. Times and prices can change, so confirm before you go.