Enjoy the old Plasencia-Astorga railway

Enjoy this beautiful route on the old Plasencia-Astorga railway that crosses a lush and very diverse territory. It extends from Plasencia, capital of the Jerte through the region of the Ambroz valley and the livestock pastures, passing through meadows and deciduous forests until reaching the foothills of the Sierra de Béjar declared a Biosphere Reserve. And if this were not enough: old stations recovered with new tourist services, railway elements along the way, attractive villages and the proximity of the vestiges of the Roman road between Augusta Emerita (Merida) and Asturica Augusta (Astorga) – which gives its name to the “Vía de la Plata” – put the icing on an itinerary without waste.

Pedal, walk or just let yourself go… here the experience suits you: you can travel all the way or just do a stretch, with options for families, groups of friends or travellers looking for an active and quiet getaway.

A ENVIRONMENT FULL OF HISTORY AND NATURE
Plasencia: monumental city surrounded by medieval walls, with its cathedral, palaces and a lively Plaza Mayor.
• Hervás: one of the best preserved Jewish neighborhoods in Spain, cobbled streets and museums that evoke its history.
• Baths of Montemayor: thermal tradition since Roman times, with a historical and modern spa at the same time.
Béjar: textile city, with medieval walls, museums, natural viewpoints and an ideal mountainous environment to disconnect.
The route runs between meadows of oaks and cork oaks, chestnut and oak forests, and river valleys.

RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS
• Accessible hotels in Plasencia and Béjar, ideal as starting or end points of the route.
• Spa adapted in Baños de Montemayor, perfect to combine nature and well-being.
• Charming cottages and hotels in Hervás, with a quiet and welcoming atmosphere.

GASTRONOMY AND LOCAL PRODUCTS
The Via Verde is also a journey through flavours: • Acorn-fed Iberians and artisan sausages.
• Sheep and goat cheeses with local denominations.
• Traditional cuisine restaurants in Plasencia, Hervás and Béjar that bet on quality and proximity.

ACTIVITIES TO COMPLETE YOUR EXPERIENCE
• Guided visits to the historic centres of Plasencia and Hervás. Workshops and tastings of local products.
• Thermal circuits in the Baños de Montemayor spa.
• Museums and interpretation centres: textile, Jewish and railway.