Montjuïc Castle by Bike

Climb to the top of the mountain of Montjuic by bike. This activity combine sports, history and culture. The mountain is a labyrinth of crossings, facilities and parks. We choose streets with not too much traffic and bicycle paths to ride enjoying the landscape and the views.

Montjuic had a settlement of Iberian people before the romans founded the city of Barcino down on the plane. This mountain, strategically located between the see and the town has always been fortified. The current castle is from 1751. The tower of the castle was the last reference that, in 1793, served to measure the meridian and establish the metric system.

The trip consists of the ascent to the castle, from the seafront, passing through the area of the Universal Exhibition of 1929. We’ll visit the castle to enjoy the nice views over the port, the town and the range of Collserola. The trip ends after a beautiful descent, taking a drink and a sandwich in a secret place hidden in the hill.

The route has 17 km and the accumulate ascent is around 300 meters. Some experience riding bicicle is required, but if you are not used to cycling, don't worry. There's also the posibility to rent an electric bike for 10 addicional euros.

Included in the price: renting bicycles for three hours, acces to the castle, and a drink & sandwich in a terrace. Optional: visit to the old cementery, wich has several tombs of some of the best artists of the late nineteenth century.

Montjuic had a settlement of Iberian people before the romans founded the city of Barcino down on the plane. This mountain, strategically located between the see and the town has always been fortified. The current castle is from 1751. The tower of the castle was the last reference that, in 1793, served to measure the meridian and establish the metric system.

Included in the price: renting bicycles for three hours, guided visit to the castle and the cemetery, and drink & sandwich in a terrace.

This route is not suitable for smokers. The route has 22 km and the accumulate ascent is about 400 meters. Some experience riding bicicle is required. To make it easier, there's also the posibility to rent an electric bike for 10 addicional euros.