The “Green Paths” are former railway lineswho today For hikers, riders and cyclists were processed. This offers an environmentally friendly alternative to actively experience culture and landscape.
Many former railway lines, which never again a train rattles, had been forgotten for years. Now there are on these lines No more tracks. The picture has changed. Where once locomotives and wagons dashed through the landscape, there are cyclists, pedestrians and day-trippers today. In all of Spain there is Total 1,700 kilometers this vias verdes.
Vias Verdes and Vies Verdes at Girona at a glance
- what: Former railway lines without tracks, which are now prepared for hikers, cyclists and riders. According to this post, there are around 1,700 kilometers in all of Spain
- Carrilet I: From Olot (440 meters) down to Girona (70 meters), depending on the source 54 to 58 kilometers. The highest point is the Pass Coll d’en Bas at 589 meters
- Carrilet II: From Girona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 41.9 kilometers with a gentle gradient to the coast
- together: About 97 kilometers for cycling or hiking from the Garrotxa volcanoes to the sea
- net: The Vies Verdes de Girona form a network of around 160 kilometers
From north to south and east to west there are Up to 94 different routes and thousands of kilometers of fascinating stages, which lead through landscapes of impressive beauty where part of Spanish cultural heritage can be discovered. The display boards and signs placed along the paths point to interesting points.
2011 started the Spanish Rail Foundation (FFE), the “Green Ways, Zero CO2” campaignto raise awareness of the importance of Combating Climate Change increase, reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainable forms of mobility through the tourist use of the “green paths”.
this campaign, the From April 1st to October 31st, 2011 is running, many environmentalists and citizens’ initiatives are affiliated. It is intended to make it clear how urgently it is necessary to change our behavior and habits in order to stop climate change by using this non-motorized infrastructure. Using a computer at www.viasverdes.com, hikers and cyclists can determine how many emissions you save compared to driving.
Frequently asked questions about the Vias Verdes
What are Vias Verdes?
Former railway lines on which trains no longer run and which are now prepared for hikers, riders and cyclists.
How long is the Carrilet from Girona to the coast?
The Carrilet II between Girona and Sant Feliu de Guíxols is 41.9 kilometers long.
How long is the Carrilet from Olot to Girona?
54 to 58 kilometers depending on the source. The route falls gently from Olot (440 meters) to Girona (70 meters).
Can you connect both Carrilet routes?
Yes, both start in Girona. Together they make around 97 kilometers from Olot via Girona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Sources for the information in the box and in the questions: Vis Verdes: Carrilet I, Vis Verdes: Carrilet II, Grans Hotels de Catalunya: Carrilet, EGWA: Greenways in Girona. The mileage data differ depending on the source.
