Guide to Hiking in and Around Barcelona
In this article we cover the beautiful hiking routes and trails in and around Barcelona. These make ideal day trips and most starting points can easily be reached by metro, train or bus.
Collserola
The Ritual Stone of Collserola
According to scholars, the stone pictured above is a megalithic monument that was used in rituals some 4,000 years ago. It is hidden in the forest of Collserola, not far from Tibidabo.
Collserola Hike: Canyelles, Roquetes and Torre Baró
This hike begins just off Plaça de Karl Marx, in the Barcelona district of Canyelles. The Canyelles (L3) metro stop is a short within a short walk. The trail into Collserola is the old path of Saint Lazarus.
Hike from Barcelona to Sant Cugat
This hike from Barcelona to Sant Cugat begins on the GR 6 trail beside the Parc del Laberint d’Horta.
Hike from Vallvidrera to Tibidabo
Baixador de Vallvidrera station drops you off right at an entrance to Collserola park. The path leads past Museu-Casa Verdaguer, dedicated to the Catalan writer Jacint Verdaguer.