Montseny Natural Park, Perfect to Explore on Horseback

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By Marta Santamaria Espinosa posted on 11 April 2019 | Reading time: 3 Minutes | Last update 11 April 2019

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One of the best places for horse riding near Barcelona is Montseny Natural Park... Not familiar with it? Here’s everything you need to know about this stunning natural park.

Montseny Natural Park, Perfect to Explore on Horseback

Montseny Natural Park is located in the Catalan Coastal Range, within Barcelona, and is the highest massif in the mountain range. It lies between Osona, Vallès Oriental, and La Selva. Designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it sits just fifty kilometres from Las Ramblas and spans over 30,000 hectares.

Three rivers flow through the park into the Mediterranean: the Congost, Tordera, and Riera Major.
Its most famous peaks include Les Agudes, Matagalls, and the legendary Turó de L'Home, standing at 1,706 metres. This park is Catalonia’s oldest and most significant.

Trails in Montseny Natural Park

Around 30 marked trails are available for exploring the park. Here are some highlights:

Turó de L’Home Trail: From the summit, you’ll see the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees. The ascent passes the Plana Amagada viewpoint. At the top, you can also visit Les Agudes mountain.

Cànovas Trail: Starts in Cànovas, crosses a reservoir, and ends in a chestnut grove home to the Castaño D’en Cuch, Catalonia’s tallest tree at 15 metres.

Sant Martí del Montseny Hermitage Trail: This route runs from Montseny village to Sant Martí’s hermitage. The 5.85-kilometre trek takes roughly 1.5–2 hours.

Aiguafreda Trail: Begins in Montseny village and leads to Aiguafreda via Pla de la Calma. The path climbs steadily until reaching Pla de la Calma, where panoramic views of Barcelona, Montserrat, and the Girona Pyrenees await. Recommended for experienced riders due to its high difficulty.

Sant Bernat Trail: Passes Sant Bernat, Castanyer del Drac (the "Dragon Chestnut"), Pla del Bosc, and Roca Escanyada. This circular route starts at Sant Bernat’s hermitage and features the dragon-shaped chestnut tree. A 2-hour low-difficulty ride.

Matagalls Summit Trail: Starts near Sant Bernat’s hermitage and ends at Matagalls’ peak, passing Sant Marçal hermitage, Font Bona, and Font Nàiade. A 7.5-hour trek with a return path via Can Gorgs.