Shortly after the fifth bridge, it is recommended to continue to the left, where it is already incorporated into a wider road, right next to a rural house called "Nace el Río." If you go ahead, there are two ways to return, or on a road to the left that goes down to the same point of departure, or you can follow the right by a road called "Paseo del Solar," which when you reach the village allows you to go down to the Plaza de Santa María again.

The first option would be about an hour, the second option would be half an hour more, but it is worth the beautiful views we have from the viewpoints. Both routes are very simple so they are perfect for those trails who want to go for a walk or families with children. But they are also ideal to discover the most beautiful corners of the area without making an intense effort, being able to enjoy the road to the maximum.

The Andalusian Legate keeps two routes open in this province. The Nazaris and the Caliphate represent unique opportunities to decipher the keys of our past. Both itineraries run in twenty-three Jiennese municipalities. The route of the Caliphate - smaller - crosses the south of the province of Jaén, kissing three cities full of art, culture and history: Alcaudete, Castillo de Locubín and Alcalá la Real. The route of the Nazaris - the most extensive - cuts the province in two, from Sierra Morena to Sierra Mágina, passing through the districts of La Campiña and La Loma. The route crosses twenty municipalities, including the capital of the province. Up to four hundred castles, fortresses, torreons, strong houses and watchmen spatter the way. The monumental heritage, landscapes, popular customs, handicrafts and gastronomy that Jaén today possesses are largely due to that refined civilization that made al-Ándalus a paradise in the middle of the Middle Ages.

Source: Council of Culture and Heritage. Junta de Andalusia.

If taken in the sense of the clockwise from the point of start, the path enters
quickly in a pine pine pineapple pineapple pineapple with some
Pines resineros, cypresses and oaks. The first 350 meters of path run through an area
trees with abundant shadows and free of shrubs, as it constitutes the safety zone against
camping fires. This makes this section an ideal site for mushroom search in the autumn.
The path continues another 170 meters through a more intricate area of Mediterranean vegetation in the
that abounds the rosemary and the jars under the tree, which leads us to a spectacular lookout
Panoramic suspended on the old road N-IV. From the viewpoint you have an unparalleled vision
of the Natural Park, as the path is located on the South end. The panoramic view of 180
degrees allows to see the whole mountain of Despeñacos from the Collado de la Estrella, the Port of the King, he
Salto del Fraile, Navavacas, the Castle of Castro Ferral and following the line of the Collado de la
Star to the East, you can see the Paso de Despeñacolos and to its right the Collado de los
Gardens from where the park looks at Aldeaquemada.

Leaving the lookout behind, the path runs 900 meters through an old wooden draw track
completely flat through a lush mixed forest of pine, cypress, oak and cork,
where again the noble bush of the Mediterranean mountain gives a touch of naturality to the visitor
which loses the notion of distance to the people, but which, let us not forget, is just over 1 km from
distance.

Arrived at the end of the track, the path turns abruptly to the right to return to St. Helena
using a wider forest path, which also runs under a canopy of pineapple pine
Great. It is from that point where the only difficulty of the path is found, for during
400 meters is raised by a light cost with a slope about 5% to reach the
limit of the park where again it becomes completely flat. The final section runs through an area of
transition between forest and agricultural space, bordering just the southern perimeter of the campsite
Cracking dogs, passing through their access door and ending right where it started.

The path shows as main attractions its closeness to the people of St. Helena, its affability,
the abundance of shadows for hot days, the great botanical biodiversity and, above
all, the privileged views from the viewpoint that invites to let the imagination fly contemplating
this unparalleled landscape and, why not, to reflect on the countless travelers of so many cultures
who have used this natural passage between the plateau and Andalusia.

At the beginning of this path is a view of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head, continuing to the East on a forest track. We immediately take a right turn, entering between jars, rosemary and lentils.

The path passes through an ancient herd of cattle, to then cross the forest track of the Membrellejo, used for the access of reels from Andújar and Marmolejo to the Sanctuary during the celebration of the annual Romeria.

It continues between the vegetation of the Mediterranean Mount, it can be seen the Pantano del Encinarejo, and the road that unites the populations of Andújar and Puertollano, beginning a slight down to reach the recreational area of El Jabali, where this path ends

The tour begins at the edge of the city centre of Jaén, next to the municipal sports complex Las Fuentezuelas. The first 2 km, used by hiking and cycling, have several rest areas. From here on, we will cross, on a service road, the north-west circumvalation of Jaén to resume the trail to the town of Torredelcamp. After passing through a new alternative road that saves the A-316 motorway, we arrive at the Torredelcampo station (km. 11,100) located in this urban nucleus.

After two tunnels (the first lit 333 meters long), two viaducts and the rest area of the Quebradas, we will reach the nearby town of Torredonjimeno. From Torredonjimeno Station (Km. 1,600) we will continue in the direction of Martos, for which we will have to cross two long metal walkways that allow the crossing with the road A-316. La Via Verde crosses the city centre of Martos and offers the possibility to make interesting visits to the city.

We left Martos, in a southwestern direction, towards the border with the province of Córdoba. New intersections with the national road are resolved by installing a lower step and a new gateway. In Km. 33, coinciding with the proximity of the Salado stream, the landscape changes and becomes more abrupt and serrano, already in the foothills of the Sierra Sur massif. The railway crosses rivers and streams in the middle of impressive ravines, through metal viaducts with lengths between 70 m and 224 m. These complex engineering works, which were designed by the French Alessandre and Delapierre, date back to the end of the 19th century, magnificent examples of oblonted architecture, and which constitute extraordinary views on the rural landscapes of the province of Jaén.

The rest area of the isolated station of Vado-Jaén is located at km 37. The old railway platform continues its course in the direction of the Alcaudete Station, passing the impressive viaduct on the Víboras River (224 m long and 80 m high), the remains of an abandoned balast quarry, called La Muela, and some sections of lush Mediterranean vegetation in which they stand out oak, retama and majajelos, as well as old almonds.

Leaving the Alcaudete station behind, at 48,400 km, we will reach a crossing with the A-316 road, saved by a high gateway.

After passing through the building for the railway houses, the Green Way of Oil connects with the Biking Routes of Sierra Sur de Jaén (signposted), which enter the cycloturist in the heart of the massif of the same name, and runs right next to the Laguna Honda Natural Reserve (Km. 50,500); at this point you can see the abundant and rich avifauna that dwells in this 65 Has. wetland of extension: evil, real anade, squid or small zampullin.

On the right bank of the Green Way, a road leads to another natural space protected from the environment: the Natural Reserve of Laguna del Chinche, of 6.5 Has. of extension and with an interesting perilagunar vegetation. The last miles pass through a very eroded site where deep ravines are frequent, in whose slopes the thyme and the spartum occupy a land, not suitable for the olive tree, which sometimes offer excellent panoramic views of the Vadomojón reservoir. The jiennese part of the Green Way of Oil concludes on the great iron bridge over the Guadaljoz River, right in the tail of the reservoir, 199 m long.

From this point the green track connects with that of the Cordobese Subbetic.

Km 114.5

The Segura Natural Trail–Greenway, promoted by the Provincial Council of Jaén and developed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in 2015, is a truly unspoilt route surrounded by nature and landscapes. Visitors should be aware that the nearby towns, and therefore opportunities to obtain supplies, are located some distance from the route. It begins beside the kilometre 217 marker on the Bailén–Albacete national road (N-322), two kilometres from Arroyo del Ojanco and one kilometre from its abandoned railway station. There is no designated car park on the left-hand side of the road when travelling towards Albacete, although there is sufficient space to park several vehicles. Information panels and signs indicate the starting point.

The first kilometre descends towards the Guadalimar River viaduct, a monumental concrete structure with a 175-metre-long deck supported by five wide arches. The viaduct also provides an exceptional viewpoint overlooking the river’s gallery forest. The Guadalimar River is the lowest point on the route.

After crossing the Guadalimar River, the route of the former railway has been occupied for 1.5 km by the access road to a biogas plant. The alternative is a parallel path which, in order to negotiate the overpasses, includes several ascending and descending slopes.

When the asphalt road branches away at km 118, the route once again takes over the former railway platform. The Segura Greenway regains the advantages of the original railway route and begins a long journey through a landscape of rolling hills, dominated by orderly rows of olive trees and alternating areas of uncultivated land covered with Spanish broom, dotted with isolated trees and small patches of pine forest. In the distance, high mountains rise on both sides, their olive groves extending upwards until they meet the dense pine forests crowning the summits.

Across such difficult terrain, the railway was able to maintain long straight sections thanks to its most characteristic engineering structures. High embankments built over stream valleys alternate with cuttings through raised terrain and cut-and-cover tunnels in places where the earthy walls of the cuttings were too unstable.

From km 122 onwards, it becomes easier to see a deep gorge opening in the mountain range that closes off the southern horizon on the right. The Guadalimar River has carved a passage through the Sierra de Segura, where the town of La Puerta de Segura occupies a strategic location. In the distance, beyond the gorge and perched on a hill, the castle and village of Segura de la Sierra can be seen overlooking the boundaries of the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park.

Within sight of the hamlet of La Agracea, at km 124.5, there is another important point on the route. A shooting range stands to one side, and its bar is the only place near the greenway where visitors can obtain supplies. 

Km 125

At km 125, the original route of the Baeza–Utiel railway has been severed by the N-322 road. The gravel path ends at the intersecting JV-7001 road. As the former railway alignment has disappeared, the alternative is to share the lightly trafficked road with other vehicles. Turning right, the road rises over an overpass and crosses above the N-322 in the direction of La Puerta de Segura, located 6 km from the greenway. This interruption, which is clearly signposted, is marked by an old steamroller raised on an unusual pedestal: a former railway track overpass.
Around 200 metres further on, a gravel track on the left descends to rejoin the original railway alignment and allows vehicles to reach the car park provided beside the first station on the route.
 
The former Puente de Génave station, at km 125.3, follows the same architectural design as the other stations. It consists of a main passenger building and a goods warehouse, each with its respective platform. Here, however, there is also a livestock loading platform, which is not present at the other stations, alongside which a rest area has been provided.
 
It is worth mentioning that there is a new 5 km cycle lane between the town of Puente de Génave and La Puerta de Segura. This provides an excellent opportunity to reach this beautiful town and the heart of the Natural Park safely.
 
Beyond the station, the railway route winds around the courses of the Gavilán and Moral streams. The alignment curves around deep valleys with steep slopes. In this unspoilt environment, pine forest begins to spread towards the route, first reaching it through the intermittent ravines crossed by high embankments and eventually becoming the dominant feature. The pine trees enhance the route between the hamlet of Bonache, at km 126.7, shortly before crossing into the Natural Park, and the cutting at km 129. This section includes a rest area at km 128.2, an idyllic place to stop, where the greenery and shade of the pine trees create an oasis.

As the route crosses the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park, the dominant landscape of olive groves and uncultivated land returns. The vegetation changes, but the surrounding stream valleys continue to shape the route. The Segura Greenway then enters a large cutting with high rocky walls that curves to the left, rises over two high embankments providing views across the deep valley and finally passes underground. The Génave Tunnel, at km 132, is the longest on the route and consists of a straight, 277-metre gallery in excellent condition. However, it has no lighting, so visitors are advised to bring a torch or bicycle lights.

Km 133.5

A long straight section through uncultivated land leads to Génave station, at km 133.5, where there is a rest area, a car park and access from the Génave road, the JV-7053.

Beyond Génave station, the rolling landscape returns. The former railway platform once again follows long straight sections between olive groves and uncultivated fields. The surroundings are similar, although the panoramic views are different. On the left-hand side, towards the north, Sierra Morena gradually descends and the landscape opens up. The view extends across the boundaries of the province of Jaén and may even reach the Campos de Montiel region in Ciudad Real. 

Km 137

The section through the Natural Park comes to an end beside an overpass near the Santa María farmhouse. The ruined buildings and rugged surroundings create a strong sense of isolation. From this farmhouse onwards, the landscape changes radically. Olive groves are no longer ever-present. They continue to dominate the distant mountains, but along the edges of the route they alternate with fields of herbaceous crops and uncultivated land covered with Spanish broom and holm oaks. The latter even form a small woodland extending for around one hundred metres.
 
Villarrodrigo station, at km 140, has a rest area and an access point. Beyond the station lies the final section of the route: a gentle 1.5 km descent through flat cereal fields. The Segura Greenway ends at the provincial boundary with Albacete, at km 141.5. However, the journey can continue for another 19.5 km along the Sierra de Alcaraz Greenway, or even as far as the city of Albacete, although a further 16 km section beyond Reolid station and towards the town of Alcaraz has not yet been restored. 

Facilities
Information and evacuation panels, direction signs, railings, bollards and replanted vegetation along the edges of the route. Rest areas with tables, benches, litter bins and bicycle parking facilities. Access points at the stations.
 
The beginning of the Segura Greenway is marked as km 114.5 with a view to its future integration with other already signposted sections in both Jaén and Albacete. At km 131.5, there is an original series of railway markers bearing the initials B-U, standing for Baeza–Utiel. These belonged to the former Baeza–Utiel railway, whose starting point, km 0, was located in Linares. 

This Green Way has 2 protected natural spaces located within a radius of less than 5 km: ZIC of the Guadalimar River (Red Natura 2000) and the El Pibat Natural Monument. In addition, it is possible to learn more about these natural spaces protected by the Laguna Grande Information Point.

ZIC of the Guadalimar River:In this natural space, red clays and sands are common. This area is part of the medium mountain serranies of the Sierras de Cazorla and Segura, predominating the landscape of mountain-standing countryside (Cuenca del Guadalimar). The final section is characterized by the landscape of the Vega del Guadalquivir. The river is important for species such as calandino, the Boga del Tajo and the Boga del Guadiana.

The Pat Natural Monument:This Natural Monument, located in the area of contact between the countryside and the foothills of Sierra Morena, houses a stretch of the river Guarrizas of extraordinary landscape and natural value. In the higher areas the landscape is rough and the river is attached to the huge granite blocks. The channel has to save a number of levels by producing two small waterfalls. Below, the arms of the river are reunited in a deep remnant. The riverside vegetation is in good condition of conservation, highlight species like the strawberry, with examples of a remarkable size. Among the fauna are the birds, among which is the black millano.