Walking in Catalunya - Barcelona : Montserrat, Montseny and Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Nature Parks

Within an hour of Barcelona lie rocky mountain summits, forested ridges, ancient monasteries, the dramatic Sau reservoir and the vineyard-covered hills of the Penedès wine country. From the serrated rock towers of Montserrat to the sweeping views from Turó de l'Home in Montseny and the gentle vineyard trails of the Penedès, the countryside around Barcelona rewards those willing to leave the city behind.

This comprehensive guidebook covers 32 walks across five accessible areas: Montseny Natural Park, Vic and Guilleries-Savassona, Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park, Montserrat Natural Park and Penedès and Garraf. Routes range from short, easy walks of around 7km to more challenging full-day outings of up to 28km, all reachable by public transport from Barcelona. Highlights include the iconic Montserrat Monastery and summit of Sant Jeroni, the sweeping views from Turó de l'Home and Les Agudes in Montseny, the dramatic Sau reservoir, the rocky summit of La Mola and the vineyard trails of the Penedès.

Written by authors with deep personal knowledge of the region, each walk is supported by 1:40,000 mapping and detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport. A graded route summary table makes it straightforward to choose a walk that suits your fitness and available time. An introduction covers the geography, geology, plants, flowers and wildlife of the region, alongside practical advice on getting there, getting around, accommodation, language and waymarking—making it easy to plan a day out from Barcelona without a car.