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The Via Verde de Aceite
Submitted by rachelwebb on Sat, 14/04/2007 - 13:08.
Walking the Via VerdeFor walking or cycling in Jaen the via verde (green way) is a new tourist attraction, recently renovated from the abandoned Jaen-Campo Real railway line. It’s an ideal environment to enjoy the countryside on the 55km vehicle-free path.
The original line was built between 1882 and 1893 with the help of French Engineers, and was used to transport minerals from the mines in Linares as well as an abundance of olive oil, it became known as Tren del Aceite – the oil train.
Commercial reasons saw its use decline and in 1985 the line closed completely and began to be dismantled.



