A guidebook to 32 day walks in the countryside around Barcelona. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Spain’s Catalunya region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking year-round.

The routes range from 7-28km (4-17 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. The walks are split across across Montseny, Sant Llorenç del Munt I l-Obac, Montserrat and Penedès and Garraf - all within easy access of Barcelona.

• 1:40,000 maps are included for each route
• Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport
• Information given on local geology and wildlife
• GPX files available to download
• Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket

Overview map

Map key

Map of Barcelona

Introduction

Geography and geology

Plants and flowers

Wildlife

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

When to go and what to take

Language

Waymarking

Using this guide

Montseny Natural Park

Walk 1 Turó de l’Home from Santa Fe

Walk 2 Turó de Morou

Walk 3 Gualba to Santa Fe

Walk 4 Marianegra spring and waterfall

Walk 5 Les Agudes

Walk 6 Matagalls from Coll de Bordoriol

Walk 7 Sant Bernat to Sant Marçal circular

Walk 8 Aiguafreda circular

Walk 9 Matagalls from Collformic

Walk 10 Viladrau to Matagalls

Vic and Guilleries-Savassona Natural Area

Walk 11 L’Enclusa and Castell de Taradell

Walk 12 Tavèrnoles to Sant Pere de Casserres

Walk 13 Puig del Far

Walk 14 Vilanova de Sau to Pont de Malafogassa

Walk 15 Tavertet circular

Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park

Walk 16 Sant Miquel del Fai circular

Walk 17 Montcau and Cova Simanya

Walk 18 Castellasa circular

Walk 19 La Mola from Torre de l’Àngel

Walk 20 Alzina del Salari circular

Walk 21 Coll d’Estenalles to Mura

Montserrat Natural Park

Walk 22 Montserrat Monastery from Monistrol de Montserrat

Walk 23 Sant Jeroni

Walk 24 Ermita de Sant Joan

Walk 25 Roca Foradada and Cami de la Portella

Walk 26 Els Pallers

Walk 27 Montserrat Monastery from Collbató

Penedès and Garraf Natural Park

Walk 28 Garraf to Bruguers

Walk 29 Jafra circular

Walk 30 Castells de Marca trail

Walk 31 Foix river gorge

Walk 32 El Montmell ridge

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Useful contacts and information

Appendix C Accommodation

Appendix D Glossary

Seasons

Most routes can be walked all year around, but you might want to avoid the hottest months of the summer. Spring, early summer and autumn are the best seasons for walking.

Centres

Barcelona, Vic, Sant Celoni, Montseny, Santa Fe, Viladrau, Matadepera, Terrassa, Manresa, Olesa de Montserrat, Monistrol de Montserrat, Colbató, Vilafranca del Penedès, Sitges.

Difficulty

The graded walks range from short easy strolls to longer and more challenging routes. Reasonable level of fitness is required to climb the highest peaks in the region.

Must See

Montseny Natural Park, Turó de l`Home, Les Agudes, Matagalls, Sau reservoir, Sant Llorençe del Munt i l`Obac Natural Park, Montcau, La Mola, Montserrat Natural Park, Montserrat Monastery, Sant Jeroni, Oliba Trail, Els 3 Monts, Penedès, Garraf Natural Park.

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