Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación

The Trail runs along the Baeza-Utiel railway line, which was part of a railway network that sought to link Andalusia and France through the Spanish Levante. Construction of this great railway project began in 1927, but was abandoned thirty years later, without any train having travelled on it.

To reach the starting point of the Trail from El Jardín, after crossing the namesake river there is a path next to a supermarket that leads that must be followe until a rest area near a tunnel.

At the end of the tunnel, to the right, is a large poplar grove and a power cubicle, similar to others strewn along the route, which supplies solar electricity to the tunnel. Further on, the route passes through another tunnel, and continues through another poplar grove enclosed by wooden fences on both sides of the trail. There are thorny shrubs with edible fruits in this area, including common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and wild rose bushes or rose hip (Rosa sp.). and wild rose bushes or rose hip (Quercus ilex).

The Nature Trail ventures into an area with mesh-protected embankments and a KM 50 sign, then it comes across a bridge with metal railing and, in the distance, a tunnel. It may even be possible to hear the raucous squawking of a Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) and, perhaps, even see it. Before reaching the tunnel, a sign indicates an intersection that must be crossed. The route abounds with similar intersections and signs that must be heeded at all times.

The KM 51 sign appears immediately after the tunnel, and to the right, is a dense poplar grove (Populus sp.). Soon after, the route forks into two branches. The left path leads to an abandoned station, while the route continues on the right path. In any case, both paths meet behind the station, so there is no possibility of getting lost. This area is dotted with a few dense blackberry bushes (Rubus ulmifolius). If the route is traversed in late September, one can even enjoy the fresh berries.

Further on to the right, is a small rest area under a juniper (Juniperus thurifera), a species with excellent wood. Further along the trail, to the right, is a plain covered with crops and, to the left, an oak grove. A derelict house appears next. The Villaverde farm estate extends to both sides of the road. Soon after, the route passes through another tunnel, after which the wooden fences appear again.

There is a walled-in bend after the KM 54 sign. The right wall measures half the height of the left wall, which is quite high.

Shortly before the next tunnel, there is a right bend that leads to Los Chospes. This village, which is visible to the right, slightly before the tunnel, is a good place from where to visit Arquillo karst lagoon, designated a Natural Monument. It is also possible to visit the Ojos de Villaverde lagoon, where waterfowl abound.

Yet another tunnel appears only a few metres down the route. After the tunnel, the longest in this route,  a rest area can be found on the right. Shortly later, a pungent smell alerts the traveller of the proximity of a farm on the right. Further on, to the left, is a fenced private preserve. The town of El Cubillo appears in the distance to the right. This town is visible from the next rest area, which is accessed by a flight of stairs near the bridge that crosses the trail.

The route crosses up to three more bridges before reaching KM 61. Shortly after there is a rest area near El Robledo former station. The Trail then crosses a road via an underpass. Soon after the landscape changes to fields of cereal crops and large pastures enclosed with stone walls, dotted with holm oaks and junipers, as well as cairns or stacks of stones removed by the farmer.

After crossing a bridge with a metal railing, the intersection leading to Robledo appears to the left. The Trail continues straight ahead, past a derelict building to the left. It then passes under a stone bridge at the KM 64 sign. Without losing altitude, it crosses a hollow lined with poplars on both sides. These poplars are especially attractive in autumn.

The Trail continues and arrives soon at another rest area next to an abandoned station. From here, the Trail does not exactly follow the old railway line, but rather crosses a stone bridge. At the intersection, there is a green fence on the opposite side. The Trail turns right, and heads to the right along the road, from where a quarry can be seen also to the right. It continues along this route until it crosses the road via an underpass at KM 67.

It passes yet again under another bridge before it arrives at a fountain with untreated water. Further on is a short tunnel, after which is a rest area and yet another tunnel. The Trail continues past another derelict railway infrastructure, and crosses through three more tunnels that appear back-to-back. Another cluster of now familiar dilapidated buildings appears further on.

Shortly after, the Trail makes a wide bend to the left that leads to two impressive viaducts. After crossing both, the route passes under yet another bridge, from where a wind farm can be seen in the distance. The Trail then arrives at a wood and steel bridge that passes over the road. The last tunnel leads to the trail end, where there is a rest area to regain some strength before starting back to El Jardín.