wandelgids Walking in Catalunya - Barcelona

32 varied walks among the rocky mountains, forested slopes and idyllic wine country that surrounds Barcelona. Routes range from 6.5 to 28km and cover Montseny, Vic and Guilleries-Savassona, Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac, Montserrat and Penedès and Garraf.

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.