Easter is the perfect time to explore on foot or by bike. A scenic route winds through some of the region’s natural places, offering a special journey filled with tunnels and bridges. It’s enjoyable for both kids and adults alike.
This Alcoy Green Trail invites a simple, family-friendly outing. It is well signposted and suitable for walking or cycling. If you’re planning a trip to Alicante during Holy Week, here is a concise option to consider.
Alcoy Greenway
The Alcoy Greenway traces the old railway line that connected Alcoy with Alicante. The route traverses the inland scenery, including Font Roja Nature Park. Because the trail is linear rather than circular, walkers and cyclists can expect roughly 10 kilometers in one direction and another 10 kilometers on the return.
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Along these 10 kilometers, travelers encounter several tunnels, as well as bridges and viaducts that span the landscape.
Alcoy Greenway is ideal for walking or cycling.
Given the distance, the route features almost no elevation changes and the surface is asphalt, making it suitable for both on foot and bicycle tours.
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The tunnels are equipped with motion-activated lights to illuminate the way, so a flashlight is rarely needed in the darker passages.
Where does Alcoy Greenway begin?
The route starts in Alcoy’s Batoi neighborhood, where a wooden sign marks the start and a parking area makes it easy to drop off cars before walking or pedaling.
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The early kilometers tend to see more hikers, so cyclists should be mindful of foot traffic along the first part of the route.
It’s a route full of tunnels and bridges
The greenway is known for its many bridges and tunnels. From the start, travelers pass through several tunnels and then reach Barxell Viaduct, offering a vantage point above Xorro del Salt. A bit further along, another tunnel leads to Pont de les Set Llunes, a magnificent 260-meter structure standing 46 meters high. The views from the top are truly remarkable.
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Continue walking or cycling and more tunnels will come into view, including Sant Antoni Viaduct and a nearby recreation area. The route ends when the asphalt finishes, signaling time to turn back and return to the starting point.
For anyone choosing this route, it’s wise to bring a mobile phone for photos, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and pack water and snacks.