Plantío Tunnel – Doña Mencía Station loop from Cabra

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Plantío Tunnel – Doña Mencía Station loop from Cabra

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Plantío Tunnel – Doña Mencía Station loop from Cabra

05:56

67.6km

1,350m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierras Subbéticas

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.90 km

Sima Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This is another of the magnificent metal viaducts that we will cross on our tour of the Vía Verde del Aceite.
It extends over 132 meters and reaches a height of 50 meters, giving us beautiful views over the olive grove.

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6.36 km

Plantío Tunnel

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The surface is usually in very good condition, but there is no lighting. If you arrive in the sun, you don't need much, but if you arrive in the afternoon or at night, I recommend that you have a flashlight handy.

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11.8 km

Street art with bicycles

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Shortly before Dona Mencia there are suddenly a number of painted bicycles on the Via Verde. Funny to look at.

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12.5 km

Doña Mencía Station

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The Doña Mencía station is the only one of the stations that we will find along the nature trail, built on one floor.
A few meters from the passenger building and on the same side of the road, there is a building that has been rehabilitated as a bicycle center. This is the old freight dock of the station. The goods were located on open-air docks or other covered docks, depending on their economic value or characteristics. The closed docks consisted of open roof naves, with a small office for the clerk who was responsible for the delivery notes. On one side, the wagons were loaded or unloaded, while on the other side, the vehicles that arrived by road did so. In order to protect the goods during loading and unloading, these buildings were designed with a gable roof that ends in two large lateral overhangs.

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14.0 km

Via Verde del Aceite Dona Mencia Andalusia

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15.3 km

View of Zuheros from the Via Verde

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Impression of the Greenway and view of Zuheros.
@Kermit: Lucena however, goes a lot further.

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15.7 km

Views of Zuheros Castle from the viaduct

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The Zuheros viaduct crosses the embedded bed of the Bailón River. It has a length of 104 metres. Its structure is made of metal and is very similar to that of the Guadajoz River viaduct. A few metres away is the old Zuheros stop, a small building, very sober and functional. This building, smaller than the station, allowed the entry and exit of goods and passengers. A cobblestone in front of the façade served as a platform. From here you have a good view of the castle.

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16.0 km

Zuheros Castle and Village

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This village is one of the most picturesque in the province of Cordoba. Its location against the slope is magnificent. It is dominated by a stately castle carved into a rock above the abyss. Its charm is enhanced by the whitewashed houses on narrow, steep streets and squares full of flowers.

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67.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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