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Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola
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Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola

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Escape the city without leaving it at Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola. Hike, run, or cycle through wooded hills via entry points like Can Masdeu, rewarded with panoramic views of Barcelona and the coastline.

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Reasons to go

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

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.

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Address

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

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

2h

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

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

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…

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Lara Hdayed

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