{"id":2339,"date":"2022-10-17T15:22:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T15:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/?page_id=2339"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:11:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:11:58","slug":"hiking-to-the-interpretation-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/hiking-to-the-interpretation-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"HIKING TO THE INTERPRETATION CENTRE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1404px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2><strong>Nature and History Just a Step from the City<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Discover Pinos Genil through its trails, where the gentle murmur of the water and the refreshing breeze of the Genil River accompany you at every turn. A perfect, accessible, and <strong>pet-friendly<\/strong> experience to enjoy with family or friends.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Route from Granada: Paseo de la Bicha \u2013 SL-A 393 Connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is the classic route connecting Granada\u2019s capital directly to our village. It is an easy, flat, and comfortable path suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> The journey begins at <strong>Puente Verde<\/strong> (Granada), following the <strong>Paseo de la Bicha<\/strong> along the banks of the Genil River.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Key Connection:<\/strong> Upon reaching the <strong>Los Pinillos<\/strong> area, the Paseo de la Bicha merges into the <strong>Local Trail SL-A 393<\/strong>, which leads you straight into the heart of Pinos Genil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 8 km (one way).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong> Fully accessible (ideal for people with reduced mobility and strollers) and pet-friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Local Trail SL-A 393: &#8220;Flowing Water&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This certified trail is the centerpiece of our nature offerings. As a <strong>circular itinerary<\/strong>, it can be started either at Los Pinillos or directly from the Pinos Genil village center.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Journey Through Industrial and Railway Heritage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Along its 7.35 km, the trail reveals fundamental historical landmarks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sierra Tram Interpretation Center:<\/strong> Located in the beautifully restored old Sierra Nevada train station. Here, you can learn the history of the legendary tram that once connected Granada to the mountains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remains of the &#8220;F\u00e1brica de la Luz&#8221; (The Light Factory):<\/strong> A witness to the municipality\u2019s industrial past and early power generation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paraje del Blanqueo:<\/strong> A spot of immense natural beauty and the former site of the &#8220;Berta&#8221; paper mill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historic Layout:<\/strong> The route combines the old tramway tracks with a scenic walk along the riverbanks and through the streets of the old town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Technology and Heritage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AI Experience:<\/strong> You will find <strong>QR codes<\/strong> at major heritage sites. Scanning them allows you to enjoy videos recreated with <strong>Artificial Intelligence<\/strong>, showing the history of each location in an interactive way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signage:<\/strong> The route features informative panels and explanatory stands throughout the entire journey.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Official Technical Sheet:<\/strong> [Andalusian Mountaineering Federation (FADMES) Website].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Genil: A River in Ecological Recovery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The river is currently the site of an ambitious project to reintroduce and adapt the habitat for the <strong>brown trout<\/strong>. This initiative aims to restore the river&#8217;s original vitality and improve ecological connectivity throughout the metropolitan area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brown Trout Recovery:<\/strong> The goal is to facilitate the passage and recovery of this native species through comprehensive improvements to the river ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A River Without Barriers:<\/strong> Former architectural obstacles have been removed and replaced with <strong>natural waterfalls<\/strong>, allowing wildlife to move freely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catch and Release Fishing Zone:<\/strong> This section is protected as a &#8220;no-kill&#8221; fishing zone to ensure the project&#8217;s success and promote sustainable recreation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>How to Get Here (Paseo de los Basilios)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong>Paseo de los Basilios<\/strong> in Granada (next to the Escolapios School), you can easily plan your visit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Intercity Bus Line 390:<\/strong> Departs from Paseo de los Basilios and drops you directly in the center of Pinos Genil (perfect for starting the circular route from the village).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urban Bus Line 33:<\/strong> Connects you to <strong>Los Pinillos<\/strong> if you prefer to start the trail from that point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Must-Do Experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the restored old station, now the <strong>Sierra Tram Interpretation Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Admire the river from the <strong>Blanqueo Dam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scan the <strong>heritage QR codes<\/strong> to watch history &#8220;come to life&#8221; through AI.<\/li>\n<li>Relax under the shade of <strong>centuries-old trees<\/strong> in the village square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Additional Guides and Maps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Detailed itinerary on <a href=\"https:\/\/somoslittle.com\/paseo-familiar-pinos-genil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Somos Little<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Map and GPS track on <a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikiloc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wikiloc<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:900px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-2339","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2339","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2339"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2339\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3823,"href":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2339\/revisions\/3823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pinosgenilturismo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=2339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}