Sant Llorenç del Munt, Mountain chain and cultural heritage site in Catalonia, Spain.
Description
Sant Llorenç del Munt is a mountain chain in Catalonia spanning multiple municipalities with a summit reaching approximately 1,100 meters. The range features steep slopes, forested sides, and several distinct peaks that form a continuous ridge across the landscape.
History
The mountain chain contains medieval archaeological remains including the ruins of Castle La Pera and the Romanesque Church of Sant Feliu de Vallcarca. These structures demonstrate early settlement and fortification of the region.
Culture
The mountain holds a special place in local identity and appears in the heraldry of surrounding municipalities. Religious monuments scattered across the slopes show how communities have long found meaning in this landscape.
Practical
Multiple hiking trails cross the mountain chain, connecting surrounding municipalities and suitable for varying fitness levels. The best access points are from the villages at the base, where trails lead up into the mountains.
Did you know?
The mountain chain marks the boundary between three distinct geographical regions - Bages, Moyanés, and Vallés Oriental - each with separate ecosystems. This position creates ecological diversity with different plant and animal life on each side.
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La Mola
507 m
Monestir de Sant Llorenç del Munt
506 m
Cova del Manel
799 m
Els Òbits
1.6 km
La Barata
2.7 km
Can Pobla
980 m
Les Castellasses de Can Torres
914 m
Morral del Drac
696 m
Cavall Bernat
1.9 km
Ermita de Santa Agnès
686 m
Cova del Frare
823 m
Cova de les Ànimes
153 m
Capella de la Mare de Déu de les Arenes
2.6 km
Can Pèlacs
1.9 km
Torre Salvans
2.7 km
Pi de les Quatre Besses
2.1 km
Castell de Rocamur
2.8 km
Cova dels Toixons
865 m
Sant Pere de Dalmau
1.7 km
El Daví
1.9 km
La Morella
2 km
Pinassa de la Balma de la Pinassa
417 m
Turó de les Nou Cabres
1.2 km
Alzina de l'Ermita de les Arenes
2.6 km
Can l'Illa
2.7 km
Canal de Santa Agnès
690 m
Cingle dels Cavalls
988 m
Cova del Drac
700 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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