Montseny Natural Park, Nature park in Barcelona Province, Spain
Description
Montseny Natural Park is a protected area in Barcelona Province that spans several counties and includes forested peaks and deep valleys with rivers and streams. Vegetation ranges from holm oaks and cork oaks in the lower sections to beeches and firs at higher elevations.
History
The region was settled in prehistoric times and passed through a phase of intensive agricultural use by monasteries and noble families during the Middle Ages. In the twentieth century, migration of many residents led to the abandonment of numerous farms and later protection of the landscape.
Culture
The name Montseny comes from Catalan mountain heritage and refers to a landscape where small hamlets and stone houses sit scattered among forests and meadows. Hikers sometimes meet shepherds moving their animals through the higher slopes.
Practical
Several hiking trails run through the area and connect villages at the edges with peaks and mountain huts inside. In summer the climate is mostly dry and warm, while in winter snow may cover the highest points.
Did you know?
The area serves as a biosphere reserve and hosts rare species such as the fire salamander, which lives in moist streams and under rocks. Some of the old trees carry lichens and mosses that thrive only in regions with high humidity.
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1.5 km
Turó de l'Home
2.9 km
Matagalls
3.5 km
Montsoriu Castle
11.7 km
Castanyer de Can Cuc
6.5 km
Santa Fe Reservoir
6 km
Les Agudes
3.8 km
Tagamanent
9.4 km
Pantà de Vallfornès
8.2 km
Sant Marçal de Montseny
3.1 km
Montclús Castle
6.9 km
El Sui
5.7 km
Sant Salvador de Breda
13.5 km
Puig Sesolles
3.3 km
Castell de Samalús
12.2 km
Sant Elies Hermitage
5.7 km
Sant Miquel
16.1 km
Castell de Tagamanent
9.3 km
Església de Sant Martí de Sant Celoni
12.5 km
Ermita de Santa Fe del Montseny
5.4 km
Sant Salvador de Terrades
7.6 km
Castell de Fluvià
6.6 km
Dòlmens de la Serra de l'Arca
11.6 km
Sant Segimon
6 km
Pereres del Pla
12.1 km
Sant Martí del Brull
8.8 km
Capella de Sant Bernat de Menthon
393 m
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