Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park
Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park, Nature park in Barcelona Province, Spain
Description
Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac is a protected nature park in Barcelona Province spanning roughly 13,700 hectares, featuring limestone cliffs, dense black pine forests, and numerous caves. The landscape divides into three distinct natural regions, each with its own character and features.
History
The territory received protection status in 1972 and gained additional European recognition as a Natura 2000 site in 1992. These two milestones confirmed the ecological importance of this land for both Spain and Europe.
Culture
The park holds traces of ancient communities, and visitors can find archaeological remains scattered throughout its territory. These signs show that people have lived and worked here across many centuries.
Practical
Several visitor centers throughout the park provide detailed maps and orientation assistance for explorers. Trails are clearly marked with different difficulty levels, allowing both casual walkers and experienced hikers to find suitable routes.
Did you know?
The underground limestone caves shelter specialized invertebrates adapted to cave life over generations, found nowhere else on earth. These creatures reveal how singular the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface truly are.
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La Mola
4 km
Sant Benet de Bages
11.1 km
Monestir de Sant Llorenç del Munt
4 km
Sant Llorenç del Munt
4 km
El Puig de la Balma
3.5 km
Montcau
1.1 km
El Marquet de les Roques
2.4 km
Castell de Talamanca
7.6 km
Cova del Manel
4.3 km
Castell de Clasquerí
10 km
Sant Jaume de Vallhonesta
7.5 km
Els Òbits
2.5 km
Castell de Granera
8.4 km
Sant Esteve de Castellar del Vallès
9.8 km
La Barata
3.4 km
Can Pobla
4.4 km
Castell de Pera
3.6 km
Les Castellasses de Can Torres
4.9 km
Morral del Drac
3.5 km
Cavall Bernat
5.2 km
Ermita de Santa Agnès
3.4 km
Sant Esteve de Castellar Vell
10.2 km
Sant Martí de Mura
3.3 km
Castellsapera
3.5 km
Cova Simanya
1.4 km
Capella de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat
10 km
Castell de Mura
2.8 km
Castell de Rocafort
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