Run through the Maresme: 5 Essential Routes for Runners

Arenys de Mar: a natural treasure at your feet

Immerse yourself in the pure essence of Arenys de Mar with a route that will take you through the green soul of the village, revealing natural secrets at every step. This 8.22 km path is an invitation to explore the diverse flora and fauna that define the unique environment of the streams, in a 2 hour and 30 minute adventure that perfectly balances discovery and physical exercise.

Before embarking on the adventure, a crucial tip: the weather can transform the trail, especially after rain, making caution your best ally.

• Location: Arenys de Mar
• Duration: 2h 30min
• Distance: 8.22 km
• Elevation changes: ±179 m
• Type: Hiking

Get ready for a unique experience, where each step reveals a new natural secret in Arenys de Mar.

Green adventure in El Pla de Forcs: discover the heart of Montnegre

Dive into the magical world of El Pla de Forcs, where Montnegre unfolds majestically to merge with Vallalta. This 10.85 km route invites you to explore a landscape where nature expresses itself in its maximum splendor: lush holm oak forests, extensive cork oak forests, and slate peaks create a harmonious and velvety green mantle.

This territory, rich in history, surprises us with megalithic monuments and remains of Iberian settlements, testimonies of a mountain that has been a scene of life and work until the mid-20th century. Each place name is an echo of the old forest trades and rural life.

The journey begins at the junction of the second entrance of the Can Bosc summer camp house, accessible from the town center following the GR-5. An invitation to immerse yourself in the history and natural beauty of Sant Iscle de Vallalta.

• Location: Sant Iscle de Vallalta
• Duration: 3h 30min
• Distance: 10.85 km
• Elevation changes: ±360 m
• Type: Hiking

Get ready for an unforgettable day, where each step connects you with the purest essence of Montnegre and its best-kept secrets.

Explore the heart of the Maresme: from Mataró to Arenys de Munt

Embark on the third stage of the Maresme Central Axis, a unique experience that will take you from the Forest Park of Mataró to Arenys de Munt. This itinerary not only connects charming towns like Sant Andreu de Llavaneres and Sant Vicenç de Montalt, but also invites you to immerse yourself in a journey through the natural, cultural, and historical heritage of the region, enjoying constant panoramic views that capture the essence of the Maresme coast and interior.

Whether on foot or by MTB, this 16.9 km route offers the flexibility to travel at your own pace, choosing where to start and end your adventure, even in the direction you prefer. The diversity of the path promises a day full of discoveries and unforgettable panoramas.

• Towns: Arenys de Munt, Mataró, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, Sant Vicenç de Montalt
• Duration: 5 hours (On foot) | 1 hour 45 min (By MTB)
• Distance: 16.9 km
• Elevation changes: +339 m / -255 m
• Type: MTB Cycling, Hiking, Maresme Central Axis

Prepare your senses for an adventure that will connect you with the nature, history, and culture of the heart of the Maresme, on an itinerary that is both a challenge and a celebration of the adventurous spirit.

Route of the Masías: a journey to the rural heart of the Maresme

Discover the rural legacy that has marked the history and development of Arenys de Munt with the “Route of the Masías”. This 5.95 km circular route not only offers you the opportunity to explore five farmhouses full of historical, architectural, and cultural wealth, but also immerses you in the diversity of landscapes and crops of the region, highlighting the emblematic cherry trees of En Roca.

The farmhouses of Arenys de Munt have played a crucial role in the settlement and territorial cohesion throughout history, sustaining demographic growth and ensuring a hegemonic position in rural society thanks to the diversity of their crops and resources. This route is a tribute to that living history, inviting you to connect with the roots of the town.

• Town: Arenys de Munt
• Duration: 2 hours
• Distance: 5.95 km
• Elevation changes: +196 m / -196 m
• Type: Hiking

Embark on this route and let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the rural landscapes of Arenys de Munt, discovering at every step the historical and cultural value that resides in its farmhouses.

Route of the Fox: discover the wildlife of the Maresme

Embark on the “Route of the Fox”, an itinerary that immerses you in the heart of Calella’s Mediterranean flora. Over 8.49 km, you will witness the natural richness of the Sierra de los Zorros, a vital biological corridor that connects the forest masses of the Montnegre Natural Park with the sea. This route not only stands out for its diversity of holm oaks, dry meadows, and agricultural spaces, but also for being home to a varied fauna.

From the elusive fox that gives the route its name, to the agile squirrel, the stealthy genet, the robust badger, and the watchful jay, this journey is an open window to observing wildlife in its purest state.

• Town: Calella
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Distance: 8.49 km
• Elevation changes: +245 m / -245 m
• Type: Hiking

The “Route of the Fox” is an invitation to connect with nature, to discover the pulse of life in the wild spaces of Calella, and to enjoy a unique hiking experience, full of unexpected encounters with local fauna.