The Best Hiking Trails in Catalonia (Spain)

Pantà de Vallforners , Castanyer Can Cuch and Ermita San Salvador plus rural masías

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JudeW

Distance

7.08mi

Elevation +

1358f

TrailRank

60| 4.34

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Perfect for a summer morning- much of route is in shade. Parking is €3 for the day so bring coins. You can pay online but there is no coverage!

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Vista Rica circuit

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KSA2

Distance

3.21mi

Elevation +

453f

TrailRank

60| 5.0

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We discovered this circuit having set off planning to do another route we’d done before. A few distractions and wrong turns later and this is what we ended up doing. A lot of the walk was on quite small paths and we did...

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Barrancos de Cova Pintada y de Lloret

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MD70

Distance

3.81mi

Elevation +

1827f

TrailRank

60

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The rewards in the end of these two trails are stunning!! The trail is well signed and very easy to follow. As you get deeper into the barranco you'll be surrounded by mountains and in the end of the first barranco you'l...

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SANT SALVADOR DE LES ESPASES

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trapella45

Distance

4.79mi

Elevation +

951f

TrailRank

59

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EXCURSIO A SANT SALVADOR DE LES ESPASES AMB SORTIDA I ARRIBADA AL RESTAURANT MAS MIMO CARRETERA DE OLESA KM.4.5 08233 VACARISES - https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g1941208-d10140022-Reviews-Restaurant_Mas_Mim...

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Els set balcons de Montserrat - Olesa de Montserrat

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KSA2

Distance

4.17mi

Elevation +

761f

TrailRank

59

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Followed a really well-done track by the Ajuntament de Olesa. This is an easy 6km walk. Add on just over 1km if you're walking from the train station to the car park where the walk begins. The first half is a steady c...

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Garrotxa. Jordà's beech forest, Croscat and Santa Margarida volcanoes

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J.

Distance

8.35mi

Elevation +

1198f

TrailRank

59| 4.67

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This track allows to visit: A] Jordà's beech forest Jordà's beech forest (Fageda d'en Jordà in Catalan language) is a natural reserve comprising a beech forest unique in Spain because it grows on a relatively flat ar...

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a0271 - Natural Pools and waterfalls of Siurana

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Barcelona Travel Hacks

Distance

7.76mi

Elevation +

2415f

TrailRank

58

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Siurana is a mountain top village in prades mountain range overlooking the Siurana Reservoir. the village is in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the county of Priorat, Tarragona region. Siurana was the l...

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Premià de Dalt - Sant Mateu - Mirador d’en Baldiri

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KSA2

Distance

5.18mi

Elevation +

1171f

TrailRank

58

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Good circuit walk starting from the higher part of Premia de Dalt. We parked on the side of the road but if you carry on slightly further up and turn to the right into c/Joan Miro, there is a small car park. Near the be...

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Bosque de Heilladur Tordera

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KSA2

Distance

4.50mi

Elevation +

456f

TrailRank

58| 4.33

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We saw some photos of the Bosque de Heilladur and decided to go and investigate. We drove to Tordera and parked up near Mercadona. There is a train to Tordera but you've got about a 2km walk to the beginning of the ro...

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Santa Creu d'Olorda, Pedrera dels Ocells, Masia Can Portell, Escola Bosc Montessori, Antiga Cimentera Samson, Creu d'Olorda

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KSA2

Distance

3.83mi

Elevation +

627f

TrailRank

57

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Interesting route through a part of Collserola we hadn't been to before. It's a well-known area, which can get crowded at weekends but this route takes you off some of the main tracks and mid-week we saw hardly any other...

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Vilafranca del Penedès- St. Miquel d'Olerdola - 17.5 km

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tarareare

Distance

10.93mi

Elevation +

1007f

TrailRank

57

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This hike explores the area around Vilafranca del Penedès; we'll head out of town along open country roads surrounded by vineyards and then climb the Olèrdola mountain. This low peak is a strategic site that humans have ...

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A0147 - Sant Feliu abandoned Cement Factory

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Distance

8.25mi

Elevation +

1598f

TrailRank

57

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Easy 13km walking route In collserola natural park starting at Sant Feliu de Llobregat Renfe and passing the abandoned cement factory and conveyor belts to Santa Creu d'Olorda and Puig de Creu de Olorda. The route finish...

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Asador Casa Juaco - Can Cerdà - Runes Castell de Valldaura - Mirador de Cerdanyola

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KSA2

Distance

6.24mi

Elevation +

981f

TrailRank

57| 3.0

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We turned right off the Carretera de Cerdanyola, after passing the Mirador de Horta and Mirador de Montbau, as if we were going to the restaurant Asador Casa Juaco. Small parking area where we left the car and started wa...

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a0329 - Wolfs Cave and El Torn Beach near El Hospitalet del Infant

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Distance

7.41mi

Elevation +

292f

TrailRank

57

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Wolfs Cave, Cova Del Llop Mari, is a natural sea cave with small beach inside that is only accessible by the sea. Inside the cave the light enters giving the water an amazing turquoise colour. You can either swim from...

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a0327 - St Vicens de Calders to Torredembarra Coastal Walk

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Distance

7.89mi

Elevation +

59f

TrailRank

57

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This is an 12.7Km linear costal walk via the GR92 starting from Sant Vincens de Calders on the regional train network. The route terminates in Torredembarra passing via many long beaches and the the picturesque fishing v...

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Circuit de Montiberri, El Pont de Suert,

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Distance

4.44mi

Elevation +

1152f

TrailRank

57| 5.0

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This is a very lovely walk indeed. We found the idea for this walk on Wikiloc, put there by Turisme Alta Ribacorça but as his/ their description is in Spanish only we wanted to share this one with those walkers who do...

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Espai Rural Gallecs (Parets del Vallès)

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KSA2

Distance

5.12mi

Elevation +

344f

TrailRank

57

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Great circuit walk around Gallecs. Spectacular flowers in springtime. There's no shade for most of the route so make sure you take lots of water and suncream if you go when it's hot. Following the Camí de Valeri...

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A0148 - Sant Pere de Martir - Valvidrera Reservoir

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Distance

4.41mi

Elevation +

1293f

TrailRank

57

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This is a 7km easy walking route starting at metro Zona Universitaria green (L3) line passing via Parc de Cervantes rose garden, then heading up into Parc collserola, via Ariel bombardment gun emplacements from the civil...

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Cami de ronda de Salou

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Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

4.87mi

Elevation +

512f

TrailRank

56| 5.0

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Interesting and pleasant hike between La Pineda and Salou along old and not so old coastal trails, passing by the Salou lighthouse and viewpoint, several calas, until reaching Salou from where a bus can be taken to retur...

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From Finca La Luna, L'Ampolla to El Perelló and back with some spectacular views of the Ebro delta

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Mikewise

Distance

6.84mi

Elevation +

1024f

TrailRank

56

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From Finca La Luna, L'Ampolla to El Perelló and back with some spectacular views of Parc Natural del Delta de l'Ebre! We start from Finca La Luna, a wellness Finca that is still in the process of the start-up phase. F...

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L’Ametlla de Mar - L’Illot

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KSA2

Distance

8.98mi

Elevation +

883f

TrailRank

56

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We set off near the Hotel Ametlla in Roques Daurades. You have a choice of taking the coastal path or following the road round. We took the road as it really windy and blustery and weren’t sure if we’d be able to cross t...

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Nice hike to Mare de Déu del Fau

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Mikewise

Distance

9.72mi

Elevation +

2126f

TrailRank

56

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Nice hike to Mare de Déu del Fau. From campsite Maçanet De Cabrenys to the summit of a mountain with a 360 degree view up to the mediterran sea.. if the weather is nice. Pretty steep for the last part, but it’s so worth ...

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BCN01 - Montjuic castle and gardens

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Distance

4.58mi

Elevation +

745f

TrailRank

55

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From metro Plaza Espana (L3 & L1) to montjuic castle via scenic gardens. Route finishes at Maritime museum metro Drasanes (L3)

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BCN08 - Olympic Montjuic

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Distance

4.39mi

Elevation +

728f

TrailRank

55

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Starting at Metro Plaza España (L1 & L3) we walk up towards MNAC enjoying the views of the venetian fountains, magic fountains and gardens around Fira 1 Exhibition centre. On the right there are u escalators to avoid ...

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Espai Rural Gallecs

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KSA2

Distance

3.35mi

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

55

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Mollet side of Gallecs. We parked up in the car park by sant Maria church and turned off to the right by church, following Cami Dels Bandolers. Really clear day with Montserrat/La Mola/Tibidabo in the distance. Turned on...

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