Best trails near Agulla de Sant Joan
4.5(4,436 reviews)
Want to check out Agulla de Sant Joan from the trail? Good news: 38 trails will you get you there, including hiking trails. Whether you're looking to hike, bike, run, or explore the outdoors in other ways, AllTrails has 37 scenic trails in the Agulla de Sant Joan area. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 38 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails through Agulla de Sant Joan are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
Top trails
1
(1384)
•Hard
•6.4 mi
•Est. 4h 9m
This trail within the Natural Park of Montserrat Mountain begins near the famous monastery of the same name. The trail passes through forest areas, which gradually turn into stone peaks.
The Sant Jeroni is the highest point of the mountain of Montserrat. The top or summit of Sant Jeroni offers excellent views of small towns and a steep downhill. The trail is in good condition with a fairly sharp positive drop, so a pair of hiking poles may be helpful.
If it is preferred to shorten this...
2
(408)
•Hard
•5.1 mi
•Est. 3h 26m
Sant Jeroni is the highest point of Montserrat's mountain, and it has excellent views of the surrounding towns and the Natural Park.
The trail is in good condition with a relatively steep positive elevation gain, so a pair of hiking poles may be helpful as there is a steep descent.
In addition, keep in mind that at the beginning of the trail, there are many stairs and some rocky sections.
3
(324)
•Moderate
•1.4 mi
•Est. 1h 8m
This is a nice walk with a steep hill, fun with magnificent views.
It is possible to park in the parking lot on the Carretera de Montserrat or take the train from Barcelona to Aeri Montserrat station, where there is also a parking lot where to leave the car, and continue to the monastery with the cable car.
4
(273)
•Moderate
•1.8 mi
•Est. 1h 18m
This is a route from point to point, from Sant Joan to Montserrat, in the wonderful Natural Park of Montserrat Mountain, up by funicular and down on foot.
The hike allows visitors to enjoy incredible views of the Monastery and the mountain along the Camí de les Ermites, which passes through the Roques del Camí de les Ermites, the Turó de Sant Miquel, the Creu de Sant Miquel, the Roca de la Llicència, and reaches the Monastery of Montserrat along the Camí de Sant Miquel.
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5
(392)
•Hard
•4.7 mi
Starting from the municipality of Monistrol de Montserrat, this route begins by entering the Natural Park of Montserrat Mountain, taking the Camí de les Canals and the GR®96 trail, passing through the Torrent de la Font del Boix, the Torrent de la Maçarena, la Trona, les Baranes, the Camí de la Santa Cova, and arriving at the spectacular monastery of Montserrat.
Legend has it that the image of the Virgin of Montserrat was found around the year 880, giving rise to the cult of the Moreneta,...
6
(231)
•Hard
•4.5 mi
•Est. 3h 3m
This is the No. 1 trail in the Natural Park of Montserrat Mountain. It starts at the parking lot near the famous monastery of the same name. The hike passes through forest areas that gradually turn into stone peaks.
The Sant Jeroni is the highest point of the mountain of Montserrat. The top or summit of Sant Jeroni offers excellent views of villages and a steep descent. The path is in good condition with a fairly steep positive slope, so a pair of hiking poles may be helpful.
7
(233)
•Hard
•5.1 mi
•Est. 3h 36m
The route to Montserrat could be considered one of the most famous excursions in Catalonia.
This trail can be completed in a circular way by returning along the GR®96 path. It is slightly steeper and descends directly from the summit of Montserrat, while the GR®5 curves a little around the mountain before reaching the top.
In front of the Museum of Montserrat, visitors can take the Funicular of San Juan to reach the top of the mountain or the Funicular of Santa Cova, which leads to the...
8
(205)
•Hard
•3.5 mi
•Est. 2h 39m
This loop route allows visitors to learn about the ancient hermitages in the southernmost part of the Mala Valley, located around a group of rocks known as Les Gorres. The famous Gorra Frígia is the protagonist.
The hike combines rocky trails and many stair steps, so it is advisable to consider this before starting the excursion.
9
(112)
•Moderate
•1.9 mi
•Est. 1h 29m
This is a nice walk from the Monastery of Montserrat, from where visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, to the Santa Cova, where legend has it that the image of the Virgin of Montserrat was found.
It is possible to reach the start of the route by train, car or cable car, being the most advisable option the use of public transport.
10
(128)
•Hard
•3.8 mi
Santa María de Montserrat is a Benedictine abbey where the image of the Virgin of Montserrat was found around 880, starting the pilgrimage to the monastery.
This route is one of the many that exist to reach the Monastery of Santa María de Montserrat, being a good option if you do not want to walk too many kilometers.
Trail reviews for Agulla de Sant Joan
Bring water and food from outside the town. It is extremely expensive (water you can get in the city’s Fontana )
Sant Jeroni Summit Loop
A wonderful way to spend the evening! Would recommend. So few people for such beautiful views. A lot of stairs, quite the climb but a fun run down. I would say It was moderated to hard in places but I did the whole thing in sandals.
Conditions: Wildflowers, Dry ground, Well maintained
Very steep trail that continues to climb and climb but rewards you with the most beautiful views over the city!
Sant Joan - Montserrat
Awesome trail that was easy to follow and had markers too. Wasn’t as steep as I expected and beautiful views.
Montserrat via GR96
Hard, but worth it. Lots of stairs. We hiked from the Monastery to Jeromi lookout point and back (did not do the whole loop) in about 2.5 hours, which includes some time to rest at the top and enjoy the view.
Be careful as there were numerous ibexes. Which can be dangerous.
Parking: Entry fee
Montserrat vía GR5 Camí de les Aigues
Worth doing in the morning before trails get full
Itinerary of the Hermitages of Montserrat
All paved trail. Gorgeous statues. Incredible views!
If you jaywalk on the road, the hiking trail begins. There are some very steep and narrow paths, but when you want to give up, a large walking path appears, and the stairs of hell begin again. When you want to give up, you arrive at the monastery. It is a great sense of accomplishment. It is a very satisfying hiking trail. It is not recommended on rainy days because there are many rocks.
Aeri de Montserrat - La Trona - Monasterio de Montserrat vía GR®96
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Agulla de Sant Joan?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Agulla de Sant Joan. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 35 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Agulla de Sant Joan?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Agulla de Sant Joan is Sant Jeroni Summit Loop, which has a 4.8 star rating from 1,384 reviews. This trail is 6.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,217 ft.
What is the longest trail near Agulla de Sant Joan?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Agulla de Sant Joan is Camino Catalán: Barcelona a Montserrat. This trail is estimated to be 39.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Agulla de Sant Joan?
Agulla de Sant Joan: With an ascent of 7,591 ft, Collbató - Miranda de Santa Magdalena - Montgròs - la Fita has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Camino Catalán: Barcelona a Montserrat with 7,122 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Agulla de Sant Joan?
The most popular and difficult trail near Agulla de Sant Joan is Sant Jeroni Summit Loop with a 4.8-star rating from 1384 reviews.