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Parc Collserola Caraterra de Aigües walk or Cycle

A great walking, running and cycling route in Collserola foothills with spectacular views of Barcelona city. Accessible from multiple points in Barcelona

Updated: Feb 21, 2023 by: Barcelona Travel Hacks Views: 1.6k

About Collserola Caraterra de Aigües walk or Cycle

Caraterra de Aigües is a flat pedestrian Gravel Road in the foothills of Collserola below Tibidabo and Vallvidrera that offers multiple viewpoints of Bacelona City. The trail is great for running, walking and cycling and popular with people doing morning or evening exercise as well as a good place to watch the sunrise or sunset.

I have split the trail into multiple sections termed as access, i.e. a path you take to get to carraterra de Aigües or Section of Caraterra de Aigües. The whole trail is about 15 Km if using the Sant Joan access and Penetents access. See the Connections Map for Caraterra de Aigües PDF in the documents tab for more context.

Sant Joan Access 3.4 km (Suitable on foot or bicycle)

Xipress access 2.3 km (on foot only)

xipress to Pedralbes Section 1.9 km (Suitable on foot or bicycle)

Pedralbes Access 1.5 km (Suitable on foot, dificult by bicycle)

Pedralbes to FGC Funicular Section 2.1 km (Suitable on foot or bicycle)

FGC access 0.8 Km (Suitable on foot or bicycle)

FGC Funicular to Tibidabo Section 3.3 Km (Suitable on foot or bicycle)

Tibidabo Access 1.8 Km (Suitable on foot or bicycle)

Penetents Access 2.2 km (Suitable on foot or bicycle)

Visiting Collserola Caraterra de Aigües walk or Cycle

What to take with you for Collserola Caraterra de Aigües walk or Cycle

This is my favourite place to go running in Barcelona. I carry a small 10L rucksack with a warm fleece inside and 0.8 litres of water because there are fountains along the route.

Day Trip Rucksack

Day Trip Rucksack

Small 10L day trip and museums rucksack

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Running shorts

Running shorts

Mens trail running shorts

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Mid layer Top

Mid layer Top

Light weight cotton quick dry T-shirt

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Trail shoes

Trail shoes

Lightweight comfortable trail shoes

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Summer socks

Summer socks

Ankle spring/summer socks

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0.8L water bottle

0.8L water bottle

Reusable, refillable 1L water bottle.

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Fleece jacket or Jersey

Fleece jacket or Jersey

Light weight warm fleece

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In Ear Headphones

In Ear Headphones

With 3.5mm jack. For running and for museum visits that have an audio guide. Museums don't provide headphones since Covid.

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Summary of Prices

Train/Bus Fare Entry Ticket Additional Information Train/Bus Fare Entry Ticket Additional Information Adult Zone 1 T-casual FREE Child T-familiar FREE Notes Walk is free, Use T-casual Zone 1 ticket.

Getting to Collserola Caraterra de Aigües walk or Cycle

Address: Carretera de les Aigües S/N, Barcelona. 08017

Depending what section you want to do or where you live in Barcelona you can use the Metro or FGC services. See the Connections Map for Caraterra de Aigües PDF in the documents tab for more context.

Documents for Collserola Caraterra de Aigües walk or Cycle

Click on any one of the 3 PDFs to view in full screen and download.

\'Collserola

Collserola Park Map

Author: www.parcs.diba.cat

\'Transport

Transport Conections Map for Caraterra de Aiguas

Author: Barcelona Travel Hacks

\'Metro

Metro Map for Carratera de Aiguas

Author: www.tmb.cat

Wikiloc Trail for Collserola Caraterra de Aigües walk or Cycle

A0149 - Complete Caraterra de Aiguas Running, Cicyling or walking trail

A great walking, running and cycling route in the collserola foothills with spectacular views of Barcelona city. Accessible from multiple points in Barcelona City.

Distance: 12 Km

Difficulty: Easy

Return Travel Fare: T-Casual Zone 1

Transport Network: Metro & FGC

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