Backpack, pants with zipper and sunscreen, these are some of the essentials if you want to do a hiking route. You will also need a cap, water and energy bars. Preparing an excursion can sometimes be as exciting as actually doing it, and even more so if we are not used to going out of town.
For this reason, summer becomes an ideal time to get out of the house and walk around Catalonia, we have time, we are rested and we want to move and do the activities that we do not do during the year. Of course, we recommend you to go early in the morning (or in the hours when it is not so hot) and always check the weather report before leaving, because the mountain is safe as long as you are well prepared.
So if you want to get out of the house, do some sport and breathe the special air that the mountain has, we bring you ten hiking tours near Barcelona to do this summer.
Table Of Contents
- Salt de Sallent, Catalonia's highest waterfall
- Castell d'en Boix, the ruins of a castle from a thousand years ago
- La Mola, a classic of Catalan trekking
- Montserrat, the unknown beauty far away from the Monastery
- El Garraf, meet the Buddhist monastery
- El Cadí, a route near the river
- The Montseny, three giant sequoias and views of Turó de l'home
- The Penedès, walk among the vineyards
- Camí de Ronda, a centenary route
- Montjuic 360, the first mountain route in the city
- From Queralbs to Nuria by the old road
- La travessa dels Tres Refugis, a walk through the Nuria Valley
Salt de Sallent, Catalonia’s highest waterfall
Seeing a waterfall is impressive, but seeing it from above is even more impressive. This easy route, suitable for the whole family, starts and ends in Rupit. This is a nice hike to do in a morning or afternoon, now that the days are longer. The more daring, and who do not suffer from vertigo, can deviate 300 meters from the road to the viewpoint of Salt de Rupit. It is worth it because before the big waterfall you will find an area with rocks and trees where you can rest, stop to eat and dip your feet in the water. An impressive view.
🥾 Osona: Rupit-Salt de Sallent-Rupit
Castell d’en Boix, the ruins of a castle from a thousand years ago
On this route through Taradell you can enjoy a spectacular landscape full of giant rocks where you will find the remains of a castle from the 10th century , more than a thousand years old. In addition, during the excursion, you will also come across a Romanesque hermitage in the middle of the road and some caves among the stones. At first you will have to sweat a little and climb up to the castle, but once there we promise that the effort is worth it, and as you know that everything that goes up comes down, the return will be much calmer.
🥾Osona: Taradell- Coves d’en Rocaguinarda – Castell de Boix
La Mola, a classic of Catalan trekking
Climbing La Mola is a classic, is near Barcelona and offers views of the whole Vallès, the Pyrenees and Montserrat. A perfect plan for schools, families, sportsmen and women, as there are many ways to climb the Mola. We recommend you, if you are a beginner, to do the camí dels Monjos, a quiet route with good views. Once at the top you can have a beer or a Coca-Cola in the restaurant at the top.
🥾Vallès Occidental: La Mola by Camí dels monjos
Montserrat, the unknown beauty far away from the Monastery
We do not ask you you come up from below (although those of us who have done it know it’s not that big of a deal). The mountain of Montserrat offers dozens of hiking trails for all levels and not all of them pass through the Monastery. If you want to discover the most secret and unknown corners of this special mountain, but without dying trying, we suggest you do the circular excursion that goes from Can Massana to the Roca Foradada, a circular route that, as its name says, has a huge hole with spectacular views.
🥾The Bages: Montserrat via Can Massana and La Roca Foradada
El Garraf, meet the Buddhist monastery
Less than an hour from Barcelona we have this excursion in the surroundings of the Sakia Tashi Ling Buddhist Monastery in Garraf. This is a circular trekking route through the Garraf Natural Park, an idyllic enclave from where you can enjoy the sea and the mountains at the same time. It is also for beginners, and although at some point it has a slope, it is a quiet but long enough to feel tired when we get home.
🥾The Garraf: Circular route through the Buddhist Monastery
El Cadí, a route near the river
Surely we all know the relief of this famous mountain range that separates the Pyrenees from the Pre-Pyrenees, as it is the image of a famous brand of butter. We could consider it the Catalan Toblerone. The cadí mountain offers dozens of possibilities for hiking and we especially like the camí dels Empedrats, a circular route that starts and ends in Bagà. Through it we will cross a river in which we will find gorgs and waterfalls where we can stop to eat and refresh ourselves.
🥾The Berguedà: The Cadí mountain by the Empedrats path
The Montseny, three giant sequoias and views of Turó de l’home
did you know that sequoias brought directly from California were planted in Montseny? At this pleasant excursion you will pass by Can Casades, a modernist estate where these large trees are located. It is a route with little slope, except for a short stretch at the end, from which we can see famous mountains such as the Turó de l’home.
🥾Vallès Oriental: Route through the Montseny redwoods
The Penedès, walk among the vineyards
The landscape of the Penedès is a landscape of vineyards that brings us a little closer to the production of one of the favorite beverages of those of us who live in the Mediterráneo: wine. In this hiking route we will be able to enjoy the visual pleasure of seeing meters and meters of perfectly aligned vines. We will also be able to walk along what used to be the Roman Via Augusta, as some remains of what it was are intertwined with part of the route. It is a path without much slope (although it does not mean that it is flat), perfect for a day with family or friends. And what better way to finish it than drinking a good wine?
🥾The Penedès: Sant Pere Lavern- Can Maristany -Ruinas Can Mata del Racó- Torre de la Guardia
Camí de Ronda, a centenary route
The Camí de Ronda is a path that runs through the crystal clear waters of this beautiful corner of Catalonia. Inception of this name is located in the nineteenth century when the carabinieri and civil guards made rounds to monitor the smuggling and smuggling common at that time. You can make different stages of the route choosing to go through Platja d’Aro, Cadaqués or Portbou.
Montjuic 360, the first mountain route in the city
did you know that Barcelona has an 11-kilometer hiking route on Montjuic? This is the Montjuic 360º and is a circular tour that starts and ends at the Parc de les Tres Xemeneies. But let’s not fool ourselves, it cannot be compared to the experience of walking in the middle of nature, getting your feet muddy and where your eyes can only see green, plants and mountains.
However, it becomes the perfect option if you’re looking for a workout or don’t have time to leave the city, and, although you’ll see cars from time to time, you’ll pass by many of the parks and gardens of Montjuic and enjoy the green areas of the city.
From Queralbs to Nuria by the old road
The route from Nuria to Queralbs is perhaps one of the best known walks in Catalonia. The rack railway that connects the municipality with the ski resort makes Vall de Nuria one of the few ski resorts accessible by train, and a perfect day trip for mountain lovers.
And although you can go up to Nuria and start walking from there, there is also the option to walk up from Queralbs by the old road to Nuria and make the experience complete. If you want you can sleep in the camping area and take advantage of the next morning to make a beautiful hike enjoying the valley at sunrise.
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La travessa dels Tres Refugis, a walk through the Nuria Valley
La travessa dels Tres Refugis explores on foot the landscapes of the Eastern Pyrenees through a route that connects the refuges of Ulldeter, Ras de Carança and Coma de Vaca, where you will find wildlife and spectacular views. For the adventurous, there is the possibility of completing the experience by ascending the most emblematic peaks of the region: Balandrau, Bastiments, Gra de Fajol, Gallinàs, Torreneules and Puigmal. The route is available during the summer months, from June through September.
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