Routes for mountain biking in the province of Barcelona

Rutas para salir en bicicleta de montaña en la provincia de Barcelona

Catalonia, and specifically the province of Barcelona, is one of the must-visit destinations if you want to travel with your mountain bike. It is one of the areas with the greatest passion for mountain biking in all of Spain, full of clubs and packed with events and competitions, as well as bike parks for Enduro or DH enthusiasts or cycling tourism events. It has been difficult to make a selection of routes, as the options are very wide. From pure flow routes in the Collserola Mountain Range, next to the city of Barcelona, to the rugged trails of the Castelldefels coast, where many enduro riders enjoy. XC, Marathon, Trail or Enduro routes abound in this province, both inland and along the coast.

Montserrat Massif

This route is one of the most beautiful MTB trails we can do within the province of Barcelona. Its start and finish are in Monistrol de Montserrat, at the foot of the climb to the Monastery and the Montserrat massif. We skirt it on all its sides, admiring its characteristic rocky peaks.

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Type: XC / Trail
  • Distance: 41 kilometers
  • Elevation gain: 1,223 meters
  • Route type: Circular
  • Start/finish: Monistrol de Montserrat
  • See the track of the route on Wikiloc

Collserola Technical Trails Route

The natural park of the Collserola Mountain Range, at the gates of Barcelona, is the meeting point for all the bikers of the Catalan capital. In this wooded area, full of holm oak and pine forests, there are a good number of rideable technical trails that offer a real escape from the traffic jams and hustle of the big city. Examples are the Fotja or Codonyers trails, but there are many more. Some sections are technical, but in general very fun, ideal for lovers of narrow, winding trails surrounded by forest. This route we propose links six of the most important technical trails in Collserola, with impressive views of the city of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea in the background.

Enduro route in Castelldefels

Just 25 km from the center of Barcelona, we find a fun enduro route
around Castelldefels. It consists of three linked descents, all concentrated in the second part of the route, which is 21 km long and has almost 600 meters of elevation gain. The technical level of the descents is medium to high, so it is necessary to have some previous experience in trail or enduro and not be afraid of rocky sections or steep downhill slopes. We will always have beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea in the background.

Marathon route in Igualada

Igualada is a town in the interior of Barcelona surrounded by hills and trails where you can feel the MTB spirit. This town in Barcelona is famous for hosting one of the most important multi-stage mountain bike races on the European calendar, the Volcat
. On this route of pure endurance and great physical difficulty, we alternate sections of track, asphalt, and trails. A true leg-breaker route to be completed in 6 or 7 hours. You need to have a good physical and technical level. Pure MTB in the heart of Catalonia.