Vía Verde Xurra: a guide to exploring it by bike or on foot from València

Follow the Vía Verde Xurra, or Xurra Greenway, a former railway line that once connected València with Aragón before closing in 1968. Today, it has become a great route for walking or cycling, leading through the sunlit market gardens of the province of Valencia.

Where does the Vía Verde Xurra in Valencia start and finish?

Where does the Vía Verde Xurra route go? Starting from València, the route takes you through Alboraya, Meliana, Albalat dels Sorells, Massamagrell, La Pobla de Farnals and finally Puçol. Along the way, look out for the traditional farmhouses scattered across the landscape.

These towns along the Vía Verde Xurra belong to the L’Horta Nord district, an extensive plain of market gardens, historic irrigation systems and heritage stretching towards the sea. There is more to explore beyond the route itself, from Patacona beach to a glass of traditional horchata. You can also learn about the traditional acequia irrigation channels that have watered these fields for more than a thousand years. Their use is still governed through a weekly meeting outside the Gothic doorway of València Cathedral, so if you are planning a break around the Vía Verde Xurra, consider setting aside Thursday at midday to see the Water Tribunal of the Plain of Valencia, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

How long is the Vía Verde Xurra?

The Vía Verde Xurra is 16.18 km long, and you can link it with the Vía Verde de Ojos Negros via a connecting path. This makes it possible to extend your cycling or walking trip and explore even more of the surrounding landscape.

Can you do the Vía Verde Xurra with children?

A common question is whether the Vía Verde Xurra is flat or has much elevation gain. The answer is that it is a flat route, combining sections of asphalt and compacted earth. This also makes it accessible for people with reduced mobility and a practical option for families with children.