ROUTE THROUGH CENTRAL PARK AND CAN MATES HILL PARK
Around the greenbelt of Sant Cugat
The route starts at the bottom of the central park and follows the Bomba torrent. First, you will go through the old agricultural fields on both sides of the torrent, with poplars on both banks.
Following the itinerary, you now leave the central Park and venture fully into the Turó de Can Mates Park, the largest park in Catalonia, where you can gain a grasp of the endemic flora of the Mediterranean forest. This area features pine trees, kermes oaks, buckthorns, strawberry trees, lentisks and heather among other plants.
Surrounded by pleasant flora the route gets a bit steeper to reach one of the highlights: ‘the viewpoint of the wind’ which sits on top of the hill of Can Mates. There are some fantastic views of the Sierra de Collserola, the Tibidabo, Montserrat, the Vallès Occidental, the Galliners mountain range and the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac natural park.
Going down towards Can Revella, you will find the old farmhouse and the only lands still cultivated in the whole municipality of Sant Cugat. In the area of Can Revella, you can enjoy the pines of the hill, the oak of Can Revella, the farmhouse and also, although hard to reach, the three oaks of Xaragall.
Once you have reached the eastern point of the park, turn back and go back to the starting point by circumventing the hill of Can Mates.
MONASTERY OF SANT CUGAT
A stunning medieval site in Catalonia, featuring a Romanesque cloister with 144 unique capitals and a church showcasing Romanesque to Gothic transition.
Monastery museum
Explore interactive exhibits showcasing Benedictine life, medieval splendor, and its decline through models, touch screens, and audiovisuals.
Modernist Wine Cellar
Explore a unique architectural gem showcasing wine history, production, and the genius of architect Cèsar Martinell.
Cal Gerrer – House Museum. Marilyn Monroe
Explore Marilyn Monroe's life through personal items, film recreations, and Europe's largest library on her, plus art and ceramics from local families.
Grau-Garriga contemporary textile art center. Cal Quitèria
Spain's first contemporary textile art hub showcases dynamic exhibits and offers workshops and creative residencies for immersive cultural experiences.
Museum of Comics and Illustration of Sant Cugat
Explore the evolution of comics through original works in a historic mid-19th century building, showcasing 135 years of graphic narrative.
Teatre-Auditori Emma Vilarasau Sant Cugat
Explore a 12th-century defense tower with medieval features and legendary escape tunnels. Enjoy guided tours on weekends.
Torre Negra
Explore a 12th-century defense tower with medieval windows and a semicircular gate. Discover legendary escape mines on weekend guided tours.
COLLSEROLA NATURAL PARK
A vast park ideal for walking, cycling, and horse riding, featuring protected reserves and part of the Natura 2000 network. Respect its fragile ecosystem.
Pi d’en Xandri
The Pi d’en Xandri is considered another of the symbols of the city. It is a pine tree over 250 years old and 23 metres high.
Sant Medir Shrine
A 10th-century Romanesque shrine nestled in a lush holm-oak wood, offering traditional Catalan festivities with dances, human towers, and a celebratory meal.
Can Borrell Reservoir
A scenic, easy walk leads to a small, early 20th-century reservoir, perfect for a tranquil nature experience.
Central Park
A vast green space with a stream, paths for walking and cycling, sports courts, lawns for activities, and a children's play area.
Turó de Can Mates Park
The city's largest park offers stunning views and features giant slides for children, surrounded by holm oaks and Mediterranean shrubs.
Monastery Gardens
A vibrant hub with panoramic views, nearby gardens host leisure activities, offering a lively meeting spot for tourists.
La Guinardera Lake
Ideal for nature lovers, this spot offers birdwatching, fishing, and serene walks or cycling through pine-lined paths.
La Pollancreda Park
This spacious park features poplars, a stream with bridges, a large play area, and facilities for cycling, ball games, petanque, and skating.
Arborètum Park
A scenic path leads to a park showcasing diverse Catalan trees, from lowlands to Pyrenees, and includes a children's play area.
Can Vernet Park
A medieval bridge, children's play area, and colored cycling lanes highlight this park, surrounded by tall riverbank trees due to the stream's humidity.
Can Vernet aqueduct
A 14th-century Gothic aqueduct, set in a scenic park, offers a glimpse into historical water transport to a monastery and village.
Font Groga
A nature reserve with dense, humid forests of holm oak and oak, offering ecological richness and special protection.
Can Monmany
Nestled by Puig Madrona, this historic site features a clock tower, chapel, and defense turrets, offering a glimpse into its late 19th-century splendor.
MODERNISM AMONGST SINGULAR TREES
A walk throughwalk through Sant Cugat’s modernism
ROUTE THROUGH CENTRAL PARK AND CAN MATES HILL PARK
Around the greenbelt of Sant Cugat
ROUTE THROUGH SANT CUGAT’S GREEN PLACES
Sant Cugat, “green” city.
Puig Madrona (336 m)
Walk to Puig Madrona (from Valldoreix)
A short but intense climb that rewards you with an exceptional panoramic view of Vallès and the Collserola mountain range.
Walk to the Ermetà Spring
One of the most emblematic springs in Collserola Park, located near the Torre Negra (Black Tower) and surrounded by native vegetation.
Pi d'en Xandri
The Pi d’en Xandri is one of the oldest pines in Catalonia.
A refreshing and pleasant walk through forests and streams with typical Collserola landscapes. Circular route.
From Sant Cugat del Vallès to Sant Medir
Follow a section of the GR 6 trail along the Sant Medir stream.
From Sant Cugat del Vallès to the Gausac Valley or Sant Medir
Ideal for families, with shade and pleasant views.
GR 6 Montserrat Trail. From Barcelona to the Monastery of Montserrat
A route that starts in the Horta labyrinth (Barcelona) and goes through Collserola, Vallès and Llobregat until reaching Montserrat.
From Sant Cugat to Can Borrell
Explore scenic trails, historic ruins, and natural springs, culminating at a charming farmhouse, offering a picturesque hiking experience.
Font de l’Ermetà and Torre Negra
Explore scenic trails with historic landmarks, dry brooks, and a famous pine, offering a serene hiking experience near Sant Cugat.
Springs of Ribes and la Rabassada
Discover scenic paths, historic viaducts, and serene springs, ideal for nature lovers and hikers seeking tranquility and picturesque views.
Valleys of Can Bell and Can Gordi
Explore scenic trails with large oaks, serene brooks, and historic ruins, including a spring and an ancient church, perfect for nature and history enthusiasts.
La Floresta – Rabassalet
Explore scenic routes, historic villas, and vibrant squares, perfect for a picturesque journey through charming landscapes and cultural landmarks.
The pond of Can Borell and Sant Adjutori
Explore scenic paths, a historic hermitage, and an ancient kiln, offering a blend of nature and history for tourists.
Sant Cugat via Can Borell
Explore scenic trails, historic sites like Torre Negra, and enjoy nature's beauty with stops for refreshment along the way. Ideal for hiking enthusiasts.
Sant Cugat-Baixador de Vallvidrera
Explore scenic trails, historic sites like Torre Negra, and lush nature, ending at a convenient railway station near Parc de Collserola.
Font Groga
Explore scenic trails, hidden springs, and a nature reserve with diverse flora and fauna, ideal for hiking and nature enthusiasts.
Way of Saint James
A historic pilgrimage route with scenic trails, medieval landmarks, and nature parks, offering a spiritual and cultural journey through picturesque landscapes.
Monks’ path
The path offers a scenic 25 km hike, showcasing Romanesque and Gothic monasteries, and climbs from 100 to 1,050 meters, ending at a stunning mountain peak.
The novecentist summer houses of Valldoreix
Explore classicist and eclectic architecture with unique novecentist houses, charming plazas, and scenic rambles, perfect for a leisurely stroll.
The Ignatian Way
Historic pilgrimage route featuring scenic stops in Terrassa, Sant Quirze del Vallès, and Sant Cugat, with a detour to Montserrat.
PR C-38, Sant Cugat to Barcelona
Short path from Sant Cugat to Vista Rica (Horta-Guinardó, Barcelona). Signposted with white and yellow marks.
Sant Medir pel pantà de Can Borrell
Sant Medir pel pantà de Can Borrell
Turó de Can Camps
Turó de Can Camps