Best mountain biking trails in Catalonia, Spain

Mount Tibidabo is the highest point in Barcelona and one of the most important icons of Barcelona. From the top of the Mount you can enjoy the famous Pico Aserrado de Montserrat and the Pyrenees on the horizon. On this trail you will enjoy wooded hills, beautiful views and the oldest amusement park in Barcelona, opened in 1905 where you can enjoy more than 30 attractions. During the walk you will see the Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Heart, an impressive church visible from anywhere in Barcelona at night and the Collserola Tower, built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and tallest structure in the entire city. The Collserola National Park covers 8,000 hectares of protected forests and meadows and is the great green "lung" of Barcelona. In geographical terms, the mountain range incorporates two different biodiversity: the Euro-Iberian and the Mediterranean. Apart from the abundant flora, nature lovers will be interested to know that the park is home to 190 species of animals, including squirrels, foxes, the occasional wild boar and a wide variety of birds.Show more

This route will take you along the Glorieta river and the Mincayo, next to the municipality of Alcover. During this tour you will find remains of old buildings, such as mills or hydroelectric plants, where you can appreciate the great hydraulic value that this area of the Valley had. The route is characterized by its dense forest composed of dense and beautiful vegetation, along with waterfalls, caves and wildflowers characteristic of the riverbank.Show more

The Josep Maria Blanc Refuge route is located in the Peguera Valley, at an altitude of 2350 meters in the province of Lleida. The Torcido de Peguera Lake is also on this route, highly recommended for the sense of peace that you will find in the area.Show more

The Camino de Santiago Catalán starts at the Montserrat Monastery and joins the Camino Frances in Logroño and / or through Aragón in Santa Cilia. The first route crosses the Monegros and, in Pina de Ebro, shortly before arriving in Zaragoza, joins the Camino del Ebro. The second, more northerly, passes through the city of Huesca and the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña.Show more

A beautiful route from the city of Barcelona to the municipality of Sant Vicenç dels Horts, located in the metropolitan area of Barcelona and popular for the multitude of hiking trails that can be done in its surroundings and the beautiful views from its highest areas. Specifically, this route can be carried out on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.Show more

Nice walk with a gradual ascent towards Parc da Collserola (Serra de Collserola), one of the most famous parks in Barcelona, located behind the city, with a great variety of routes to enjoy. This route begins at the edge of the park in the town of Cerdanyola del Valles. Leave the La Riera information kiosk, then take the Can Cata trail. Pass under the aqueduct and to the left is the chapel of Santa Maria de les Feixes. Ignore the path to the left and continue the path to our right marked towards the Masia de Can Coll. This path passes through a well shaded area with a lovely mix of Mediterranean forests. Once you reach the recreation area (Area de Lieure de Can Coll), cross the street following the signs for House Can Coll. Then follow the road to Montflorit. After a gradual ascent, head towards the neighborhood, which will take you back to the La Riera information kiosk. Masia de Can Coll hours: Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 2:00 pm.Show more

GR 92 is 583 km long trail that follows all the Catalan shore, along a great variety of mediterranean landscapes. Starting at Portbou, goes through Aiguamolls de l’Empordà, a wetland of ornithological value, crosses Fluvià river and reaches Empuries, an ancient Greek colony. It climbs the Montgrí massif and then goes down to Begur and Palafrugell. It crosses Serra de les Gavarres, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar, at the famous Costa Brava. Then, climbs Montnegre and Corredor mountains, and soon after crossing the iberian village of Puig Castellar, it reaches Santa Coloma de Gramanet. It also crosses the Besòs river and goes around Barcelona through the Serra de Collserola. This segment follows the seashore through Sitges and Vilanova, then it goes inland to Albinyana, Tarragona and Constantí.Show more