Medieval Rupit Village with Waterfalls & Cliffs Hike

About Medieval Rupit waterfalls and cliffs hike

This is an easy hiking route starting from the parking of Rupit village and crossing the Rupit suspension footbridge to cross Rupit river and leave the village via a footpath descending from Rupit Plaça Major.

The route follows a footpath parallel to Rupit river behind the village with views up of the ancient walls and church tower. Along the forested path there are several viewpoints of small waterfalls of about one to five metres in height before arriving at a river ford and rock formation that is the top of the 100 metre salt de Sallent waterfall.

It is possible to stand on the overhanging rock of the waterfall for spectacular views of the 100m drop and the carved valley of the river far below. Exercise extreme caution here because if you fall over the edge, the 100m drop will kill you.

After this viewpoint the path continues to the left of the waterfall to a viewpoint looking at the salt de Sallent waterfall, Mirador del Salt de Sallent that has a safety handrail as well as giving a 180 degree view from the waterfall round the river valley.

Follow the path/rural track parallel to the Cingles de Pujolras cliffs crossing the torrent de Grovet river and staying on the path parallel to the Cingles de Castellet cliffs. When you get to an open meadow, possibly with cows in it there are points where you can get close to the top of the Cingles de Castellet cliffs and see birds of prey flying from their nests in the cliff face.

The path from this meadow arrives at a T junction and we take the left branch up to the Castellet farmhouse and following the farm rural track away from the farmhouse. Again the route crosses the torrent de Grovet river and takes a climbing forested footpath onto a gradually inclining footpath towards Castell De l'Envestida viewpoint. This is a 996m high peek with spectacular views of the landscape.

At Castell De l'Envestida viewpoint it is possible, like the waterfall, to stand on the overhanging rock and look down but exercise extreme caution because if you fall over the edge, the drop will kill you. Although is is called a castle, I could find no remains of an actual castle, more likely this refers to the shape of the rocks and its dominating position on the landscape.

From Castell De l'Envestida the route down is via a forested footpath to Can Cames Farmhouse then a rural track to Santa Lucia hostel and returning to Rupit Village.

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Visiting Medieval Rupit waterfalls and cliffs hike

The church of Sant Joan de Fabregues and Rupit castle date from 968AD. The village grew around the castle of Rupit with a new church, Sant Miquel, being built in the centre of town. The castle today is a ruin.

The Riera de Rupit is a small river running through Rupit and forms leading out of town to the Salent waterfall and Cingles de Pujolras cliffs. There is a suspension foot bridge linking the village of rupit across the river.

Rupit is a popular tourist destination because of its picturesque stone houses, stunning scenery and waterfalls.

Next to the parking area is the Forn de Pa L'Era bakery which serves a selection of delicious cakes, sweet and savory pastries and hot drinks.

This is a very good route for autumn or early winter. I recommend doing it as day one of a two day weekend with the second day being Tavertet, 30 minutes (20Km) drive from Rupit.

Overnight accommodation can be found in Rupit village. My recommendations are either Hotel/hostal Estrella or Camping Rupit.

Allow 5-7 hours to complete the route depending on personal fitness.

Accessibility, mobility & Clothing for Medieval Rupit waterfalls and cliffs hike

This is an easy walking route in the mountains around Rupit. I always do it with a small rucksack of the essentials and first aid kit. Emergency waterproof jacket is recommended.

Take 2 to 3 litres of water.

Pack a spare pair of socks in case that you get your feet wet while crossing one of the rivers.

Take a head torch for autumn hiking.

Small 30L Hiking Rucksack

Includes high visibility fog and rain waterproof cover in zip compartment at bottom of rucksack.

Compact First Aid Kit

Small lightweight first aid kit

Emergency Rain jacket

Small pouch lightweight Waterproof jacket for emergencies

Head Torch

USB rechargable Head torch

Convertible Trousers

Lightweight convertible trousers that zip down to shorts

Gore-Tex Hiking boots

I prefer ankle high boots on mountain trails for the ankle support and increased stability over rocky trails.

warm Wool socks

With toe and heel reinforcements that give good padding.

Fleece jacket or Jersey

Light weight warm fleece

Phone Case for watersports

IPX8 waterproof floating and submersible case & Lanyard. Permits photos and touchscreen use.

Mid layer Top

Light weight cotton quick dry T-shirt

Getting to Medieval Rupit waterfalls and cliffs hike

Address: Carrer de Sant Joan de Fàbregues, Rupit. 08569

• By car from Barcelona: Take the C-17 to Vic, there join the C-25 towards Girona, exit 183 towards Roda de Ter via the C-153. Cross Roda de Ter in the direction of Olot, you will pass through the entrances of l'Esquirol and Cantonigros villages without entering them and arrive at Rupit. Allow 1h:45m minutes for this journey.
• By car from Girona: Take the C-25 towards Lleida and take exit 183 towards Roda de Ter via the C-153. Cross Roda de Ter in the direction of Olot, you will pass through the entrances of l'Esquirol and Cantonigros villages without entering them and arrive at Rupit. Allow 1h:25m minutes for this journey.
• By Bus: a twice daily service provided by the Sagales 464 route from Vic. The bus arrives at 13:00h approx. and leaves around 18:00h approx. so is not suitable for a day trip but can be used if planning to stay multiple days in Rupit village.

Rupit Village is pedestrianised with parking at the entrance to the village which costs 3 euros for a car per day and 7 euros overnight. Pay in the ticket machine in front of the tourist office.

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