Vía del Nicolau

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Vía del Nicolau

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Vía del Nicolau

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12.9km

260m

Cycling

The Vía del Nicolau is the legacy of the local timber industry that still survives in the lush forests surrounding the valley. The railway line was created in 1914 on the initiative of Tomàs Nicolau i Prieto to transport wood to his sawmill. In the following decades, the costly maintenance…

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Waypoints

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769 m

Guardiola de Berguedà from the Via del Nicolau

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The Via del Nicolau was built at the beginning of the 20th century (1914-1916) in order to transport wood from Gisclareny to Guardiola de Berguedà. It was disused for years …

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2.32 km

Nicolau Suspension Bridge

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The Nicolau footbridge is a 35-meter suspension bridge. Great fun!

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3.85 km

Sant Joan de l'Avellanet

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La iglesia románica de Sant Joan de l'Avellanet es un templo del siglo X cuyo exterior se encuentra muy bien conservado. Además, su localización entre la Vía del Nicolau y el bosque le da aún más encanto.

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7.91 km

Via del Nicolau (Southern Section)

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This section of the Via del Nicolau runs along a path under the foliage and is very pleasant. It has no difficulty and is perfect for a family walk.

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12.9 km

Bagà

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Bagà is a traditional town in the Catalonian Pyrenees, set on the el Bastareny river. Besides the steep cobbled streets, there's a pretty town centre where you'll find a great …

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12.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

2.25 km

1.39 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

8.10 km

2.36 km

1.22 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

August 4, 2026

The Vía del Nicolau is the legacy of the local timber industry that still survives in the lush forests surrounding the valley. The railway line was created in 1914 on the initiative of Tomàs Nicolau i Prieto to transport wood to his sawmill. In the following decades, the costly maintenance of the line

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