Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola

★ 4.5 (19,448)Free

Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola is one of the largest metropolitan parks in the world, a wooded mountain range overlooking Barcelona that offers an extensive network of trails for hiking, running, and cycling. Popular entry points like Can Masdeu make it accessible even for casual walkers, while more ambitious visitors use it for serious workouts with panoramic views of the city and coastline as a reward. Its 4.5 rating and nearly 20,000 reviews confirm it as a major outdoor draw for both residents and visitors wanting a break from the urban core.

✨ Reasons to go

1One of the largest metropolitan parks in the world, larger than many national parks despite sitting within the city limits
2Panoramic views of both Barcelona and the coastline are visible from trails within the park
3Multiple free access points, including Can Masdeu, connect directly to metro stops like Canyelles and Vallvidrera

💡 Good to know

1Bring water, especially in warmer months, as shade and facilities are limited on longer trails
2it's free to enter at any of its many access points
3combine with a metro stop like Canyelles or Vallvidrera for the easiest approach

⏱️ Typical visit

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Address

Ctra. de l'Església, 92, 08017 Barcelona, Spain · BarcelonaGoogle Apple

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"A lovely outdoor trail that is easy for all ages to walk. We caught the trail from the Can Masdeu entrance (approximately a 20 min walk from the Canyelles metro: Cami Sant Llatzer, 43-1) Our dogs also loves the walk in nature, it was a great change of scenery from central Barcelona and much needed fresh air! If you're into birding it's also a nice little spot to do some light birding"

— Lara Hdayed

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