Ideas for enjoying nature close to Barcelona
If you’re the sort of person who enjoys combining cultural visits in cities with nature excursions, here are four of the routes favoured by Barcelona locals, who also like to get away from it all and enjoy the outdoors, especially when these beauty spots are so close to home. These routes offer something for everyone and, like almost every other route in the country, can be enjoyed all year round.
A respite in nature
Peace and quiet. Berguedà is a paradise for those who need to flee from the city and get away from it all, even if only for a few hours, in nature at its most peaceful. Stress is nowhere to be seen in this mountain region... and nobody misses it at all! This is a land where purity reigns.
Life in textile model villages
If you have a curious mind and are looking for a family-friendly activity, then plan a day trip to the colònies tèxtils (textile model villages) of the regions of Barcelona. Built between the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, they’re still full of working machines, fabrics you’re allowed to touch and plenty of amazing stories. Ready to journey into the past?
The Cathars’ Route
Looking for an alternative to the usual mountain destinations? In the Pirineus Barcelona area, you can follow in the footsteps of the Cathars along the Camí dels Bons Homes (Path of the Good Men), a trans-Pyrenean route stretching from the Sanctuary of Queralt, in Berga, to the Château de Montségur, in the Ariège department in Southern France. This route is now a Long-Distance Path (GR-107) and is suitable for hikers, equestrians and —in most sections— mountain bikers. It’s a truly unforgettable experience, however you choose to travel it!
From Maresme and Berguedà to Penedès and Montserrat, these road cycling routes through the province of Barcelona make it possible to discover landscapes of the Pre-Pyrenees, vineyards, coasts and emblematic massifs that go beyond the route of the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France.
Did you know that one of Antoni Gaudí's lesser-known works of artis hidden in Berguedà? They already knew in La Pobla de Lillet – it had always been discussed among the residents, and the experts suspected it. But it wasn't until 2026 that the Gaudí Chair at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia definitively certified it as a work by Gaudí.
In the province of Barcelona, every ride invites you to discover a new landscape, and every stop is an excuse to taste its delights. Cycle tourism allows you to travel slowly and enjoy the province with all five senses. There are routes for all levels, from road cyclists looking for demanding climbs to families who'd like to pedal peacefully through vineyards. And, at the end of each stage, there's always a treat waiting: centuries-old wineries and small producers, artisan cheese dairies, wood-fired bakeries, microbreweries and local markets invite you to stop and sample what you've seen growing along the way. Region by region, here's a roadmap to make this two-wheel gastronomic journey a reality.
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