Montseny Natural Park
Parc Natural del Montseny
A UNESCO biosphere reserve mountain range northeast of Barcelona, with beech forests, hiking trails and stone villages, making it a classic full-day nature trip.
The Montseny massif straddles the provinces of Barcelona and Girona and was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978. Its highest peak, Turó de l'Home, reaches about 1,700 m. The forest changes from Mediterranean holm oak to beech and fir as you climb, with rich red and gold foliage in autumn. You can hike up to the Matagalls or Les Agudes peaks, overlooking the Catalan plain, and on clear days see the Pyrenees in the distance. Stone villages at the foot of the mountain, such as Montseny and Viladrau, are good places to eat Catalan mountain cuisine. The park is free, but public transport is limited, so driving or joining a day tour is recommended. It is about one hour by car from Barcelona.
Opening hours
All day (visitor center approx. 10:00–15:00)
Nearby sights
- Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
- Torre Glòries
- Bunkers del Carmel
- Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Gràcia
- Parc de la Ciutadella & Arc de Triomf
- Casa Vicens