# Northwest Greenway from Caravaca

What to do en Caravaca de la Cruz · Caravaca de la Cruz

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz/things-to-do/northwest-greenway · Revisado: 2026-11-12

- Temporada: All year; in summer, first thing
- Para quién: Families, on foot or by bike

The former Murcia to Caravaca railway turned into a 78 km nature path, on foot, by bike or on horseback; from Caravaca, the stretch towards Cehegín.

What it is
The nature path that follows the route of the former railway between Murcia and Caravaca de la Cruz: 78 km through nine municipalities, Murcia, Molina de Segura, Alguazas, Campos del Río, Albudeite, Mula, Bullas, Cehegín and Caravaca. It can be done on foot, by bike or on horseback, and links with the Camino de la Cruz (GR-252), the pilgrimage route to the basilica.
According to the Spanish Railways Foundation, which coordinates the greenways programme, the surface is compacted earth and the route crosses six tunnels, nine viaducts and a metal bridge. The official page describes the final stretch, from Bullas, as a gentle, continuous gradient, with no obstacles to Caravaca. Many of the former stations have been turned into hostels.
From Caravaca: the stretch towards Cehegín
The greenway ends at the former Caravaca station, at kilometre 76.8, now converted into a hostel with a small canteen. The most comfortable stretch for a morning is the one from here to Cehegín, the neighbouring town, whose station is at kilometre 70.4: it is about 6.4 km each way, almost 13 km out and back. On foot, allow about three hours in all; by bike, about an hour at an easy pace.
On the way you cross the viaduct over the Argos river, at kilometre 73.4, and the line's last tunnel, at 72.9. The Cehegín station has a hostel and restaurant, and from it you can walk up to the town's old quarter, a good place for a drink before returning. If you want to go further, a little before Cehegín the line passes over the Quípar river viaduct.
To enter or leave Caravaca, the greenway reaches the station along an avenue of trees. There is also a waymarked variant, the Anillo Verde, with walkways and the mural of the Apparition of the Cross, and if you continue through the historic centre you reach near the Casa del Peregrino, at the foot of the hill that climbs to the Vera Cruz basilica.
Tips
The official websites do not indicate water sources on this stretch: bring your own, especially from May to September, when it is best to set out first thing. Dogs may go on a lead. Cyclists share the path with walkers and pilgrims: slow down at the entrance to villages and in tunnels.
Caravaca's tourist office, at calle de las Monjas 19 (968 70 24 24), gives information on the path and on the Camino de la Cruz. If you have the afternoon free, combine the walk with the Fuentes del Marqués site or with the climb to the castle and basilica.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 38.1055, -1.8603

## Cerca de aquí

- [Neo Hotel](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz/where-to-stay/neo-hotel), a 0 m
- [Círculo Artístico 1911](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz/where-to-stay/circulo-artistico-1911), a 199 m
- [Festivals of the Cross and the Wine Horses](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz/things-to-do/may-festival-wine-horses), a 306 m
- [Vera Cruz Castle and Basilica](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz/things-to-do/vera-cruz-basilica-castle), a 306 m
- [Wine Horses Museum](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz/things-to-do/wine-horses-museum), a 324 m
- [From the Templete to the plaza del Arco through the old town](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz/things-to-do/templete-old-town-walk), a 333 m
- [Castillo de la Cruz](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz/where-to-eat/castillo-de-la-cruz), a 620 m
- [Fuentes del Marqués Restaurant](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz/where-to-eat/restaurante-fuentes-del-marques), a 1.6 km

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Can it be done by bike?
Yes, the greenway admits bikes, walkers and horses.

### How far is it from Caravaca to Cehegín?
About 6.4 km along the greenway, between the former stations of the two towns.

### Is there bike hire?
Neither the municipal website nor the greenways one publishes a hire point in Caravaca: ask at the tourist office.

Destino: [Caravaca de la Cruz](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/region-of-murcia/caravaca-de-la-cruz.md)