Stage: Soria (Valcorba industrial estate) - Cabrejas del Campo

After Soria station, the old railway continued its journey near what is now Los Pajaritos Sports Complex. It passed in front of the Shrine of San Saturio and crossed the River Duero over the imposing metal bridge. From there, it ascended parallel to the N-234 road through the valley formed by Monte de las Ánimas and the Sierra de Santa Ana mountains, before reaching what is now Valcorba Industrial Estate.

At present, the stage begins at the city limits of Soria and the aforementioned industrial estate, faithfully following the old railway line and its characteristic gentle slope. Some distance away, on our left sits the small village of Ontalvilla de Valcorba, belonging to the municipality of Alconaba, with its Church of Santa Cruz.

Shortly after the four-kilometre marker, we reach the village of Martialay, where we can visit the Church of San Justo y Pastor and the old washing place. Later we reach the old halt station, an ideal spot for a break. The interpretative panel here provides detailed information on the landmarks of this route. There is also another smaller panel specifically for cyclists, particularly useful for planning and getting the most from the excursion.

Continuing, which is dominated by fields of unirrigated cereal crops, we pass small villages on both sides of the trail. On the left we see Duáñez and on the right Cubo de Hogueras, with their respective Churches of Santa Cruz and La Presentación. After passing through these villages, the old railway line crosses the Cañada Real Soriana Oriental, a 75-metre wide livestock trail that was essential for the transhumance of large flocks of sheep. This route, managed by the Mesta Council since its creation in 1273 by Alfonso X the Wise, was for centuries an important economic engine for the country. The section that passes through the Region of Madrid is today the Cañada Real Soriana Oriental Nature Trail.

To the right of the path, we see the village of Carazuelo, with its small church built in 1962 dominating the landscape, standing on a small promontory. Shortly after kilometre ten of the route, we reach the old Candilichera halt, now in ruins. On our left is the village of Candilichera, with its Church of Nuestra Señora de La Asunción, its principal landmark.

Our route enters the fields of Campos de Gómara, where the small lagoons of Honda, Herrada and Herrera and others form the Gómara Lagoon Complex, amid the farmland. It is a paradise for nature lovers, boasting an impressive biodiversity, and birdlife in particular. The lagoons are an important resting place for migratory birds, and it is common to see huge flocks of cranes (Grus grus) on their long journeys.

Continuing on the Greenway, we reach the Cabrejas del Campo rest area, an ideal spot for a break. A short distance away is the village of the same name, where we can visit the impressive gothic Church of San Juan Bautista. Soon we reach the old halt station, marking the end of this stage of the Santander-Mediterranean Nature Trail, Soria (Valcorba) to Cabrejas del Campo.