Overview
This 13,694-hectare natural park in Catalonia's Barcelona province offers rugged Mediterranean mountain scenery with standout peaks Montcau (1,056.7 m) and La Mola (1,101.9 m). The star attraction is the Romanesque Monestir de Sant Llorenç del Munt, a Benedictine monastery built between 1045 and 1064 that crowns La Mola summit.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Money
The park is free to enter with no admission fees. All services and parking areas mentioned are free. Bring cash for small purchases at recreation area bars and restaurants as cards may not be accepted at remote locations.
Packing
Bring hiking boots, water, snacks, sun protection, layers for changing weather, and a paper map. Mobile coverage is unreliable in the park's interior. A headlamp is useful for longer hikes.
Safety
Mountain weather changes rapidly. Download offline maps as cell coverage is unreliable. Carry water, food, and warm clothing even in summer. Stay on marked trails in fog. Seek forest shelter during electrical storms.
Transport
No direct public transport serves the park interior. A car is recommended for access. The BV-1221 is the main access road from Terrassa to Navarcles. Several parking areas (free) are distributed at trailheads. Terrassa has the best public transport connections to Barcelona.