The best MTB trails around Cardedeu

The only notable thing about this trial track is a small clearing in the undergrowth that allows you to contemplate the views towards Ginars and its surroundings. Calling it a viewpoint would be a considerable exaggeration. Otherwise, the rains of October 2026 have left the terrain quite battered: boulders, deep ruts caused by water, and sections where you have to look for the best line. A quite deteriorated descent, without great attractions and requiring some technique. If you have to pass through here, you pass, but it is not exactly a trial track that I would recommend for enjoying the bike.

You're cycling through the woods, enjoying the trail, and suddenly you come across this. It doesn't impress with its size nor is it particularly well-preserved, but mind you: those stones have been there for about 4,000 years. It's an ancient funerary monument from the Chalcolithic period, discovered in 1946. And the curious thing is that, although it was built to bury the dead, when they studied it, they found neither human remains nor funerary objects. Empty from the start? Looted? The mystery remains. Don't come expecting Stonehenge. Stop for a minute, leave your bike, take a look, and think that when these stones were erected, there were still almost two thousand years to go before the Romans appeared around here. Then, get back to pedaling.

Good place for lunch and breakfast.

It was built between 1920 and 1935 to supply a hotel that never quite lived up to expectations. Interestingly, it was conceived as a luxury tourism destination but ended up becoming part of a nature reserve. Today, it's a popular spot on hiking and biking routes, although the terrain isn't easy: lots of roots, rocks, and waterlogged areas after rain. The reservoir dries up considerably in summer, completely transforming the landscape and revealing mudflats and a rocky bottom. It's one of those places where the water level rises and falls as it pleases, giving it character. It's not ideal for cyclists, but it is photogenic, secluded, and has the feel of a place that holds a secret.

It's a megalithic tomb, approximately 5,000 years old, discovered in 1997 and restored in 2006-2007. Located in the heart of the Montnegre i el Corredor Natural Park, it's easy to miss, but it has a history: it belonged to a Neolithic community that used it as a collective grave. Interestingly, remains of the tumulus that covered it are still preserved, which is unusual, and its orientation seems related to astronomical events, like other dolmens in the area. It's an archaeological rarity in the middle of a prime cycling area, perfect for stopping and reflecting that humans once walked this path... but without helmets.

An ancient watchtower with a Roman base and medieval structure, perched at an altitude of 416 meters, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline and the Vallès region. Built to monitor roads and warn of dangers, it was converted into a hunting lodge in 1906, with the addition of a kitchen and bedrooms. Later, it fell into disrepair, was vandalized, and was restored in 2011. Today, it is open to the public and a popular stop for cyclists due to its strategic location, shade, and natural viewpoint. The base retains Roman ashlar blocks, making it an archaeological rarity in the heart of the mountains.

Located about 6 km from Llinars del Vallès and at an altitude of 406 meters, the hermitage of Sant Sebastià offers beautiful views, shade, and a picnic area, making it an ideal stop along the way. Documented since 1640, it lay in ruins until 2016 when a group of volunteers began its reconstruction, which was faithfully completed in 2018. The hermitage, measuring 10 x 5 meters, was notable for its bell gable, voussoir archway, and granite blocks. Traditionally, gatherings were held there in honor of Saint Sebastian, protector against the plague and storms. Small stones found in the surrounding area were believed to bring good luck and protection.

A modest peak in Pla de la Calma, used by shepherds as a natural lookout point: from there they could see when the fogs descended from Matagalls, and the whistling of the wind in its small hollow signaled impending bad weather. The slate of the hill bears marks of use by old charcoal burners and muleteers, indicating that it was more of a practical crossing point than a refuge. A simple place, yet rich in historical significance.