{"product_id":"via-verde-del-ferro-i-del-carbo","title":"Iron and Coal Greenway","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eVía Verde del Ferro i del Carbó (Iron and Coal Greenway)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eVía Verde del Ferro i del Carbó\u003c\/strong\u003e (in English, \u003cem data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eIron and Coal Greenway\u003c\/em\u003e) is a cycling and pedestrian route that follows the old railway line between \u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eRipoll\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eOgassa\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eRipollès\u003c\/strong\u003e region (Girona province, Catalonia, Spain). It is part of the Spanish Greenways network and is characterized by its historical and industrial value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eKey Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12 km\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eStart and End:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripoll – Ogassa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eElevation Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (about 260 m uphill)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hiking and cycling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eSurface Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asphalt and compacted earth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eOrigin and Historical Route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eThe route occupies the old mining railway line built in the late 19th century to transport coal from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eOgassa\u003c\/strong\u003e mines to Ripoll station, where it connected with the main line to Barcelona. The railway ceased operations in the 1960s and was rehabilitated as a greenway in the late 20th century, preserving tunnels, bridges, and original sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eLandscape and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eThe itinerary crosses a mid-mountain environment, following the Freser River valley and offering views of Pyrenean forests, pastures, and small rural villages. Among its attractions are the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eSanctuary of Sant Joan de les Abadesses\u003c\/strong\u003e, remains of mining facilities, and railway structures such as tunnels and stone viaducts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eActivities and Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1855\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe greenway is used for leisure activities, environmental education, and cultural tourism. It is integrated into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eIron and Coal Route\u003c\/strong\u003e, which links to other local paths and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eCatalan Pyrenees\u003c\/strong\u003e, promoting ecotourism and sustainable mobility in the Ripollès. The route is suitable for all ages and features signage and support infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Mind Art ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57043922485631,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/5091\/6479\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f65d8bf0-1f9b-4f07-a646-95c0225ebfa3.png?v=1772715628","url":"https:\/\/slowmindart.com\/en\/products\/via-verde-del-ferro-i-del-carbo","provider":"Slow Mind Art ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}