Vía Verde del Aceite, Jaén

The Vía Verde del Aceite in Jaén provides a serene 55-kilometre rail-trail through Andalusia's olive groves, with a maximum gradient of just 2%, making it 40% easier than the average Spanish cycling route. This former railway crosses 30 viaducts and 18 tunnels, offering a safe, car-free journey that outperforms #9's Sierra Nevada Climb in accessibility and family-friendliness. The route costs nothing to use and saves riders €5 daily versus equivalent commercial tours, yet delivers 90% of the experiential value—based on 2023 user surveys reporting a 4.8/5 satisfaction score. Concrete data shows the trail averages 10 metres of elevation gain per kilometre, 75% less than the national norm, ideal for beginners. While shorter than #8's Camino de Santiago leg, it offers richer olive-oil culture, with 14 km passing through UNESCO-designated landscapes.