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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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.
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.
If a self organised trip to Rupit is not your thing try this guided day trip and lite hike to the waterfall, cliffs and village tour.
Address: Carrer de Sant Joan de Fàbregues, Rupit. 08569
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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Easy 11Km circular hike from Rupit via Sallent 100m waterfall, Cingles de Castellet cliffs and Castell De l'Envestida viewpoint
Distance: 10.27 Km
Difficulty: Easy
Return Travel Fare: €20.00
Transport Network: 1 to 2 hours by Car
