La Llacuna combines a history dating back to the Iberian period with a municipal area covered mostly by pine, oak and holm oak trees. More than thirty springs are scattered throughout the area, alongside routes of varying difficulty and duration. This means cultural history, landscape and physical activity offer different focuses for a trip.
Landscape and Springs
Pine, oak and holm oak forests shape most of the municipal area. The springs are not confined to a single spot either: more than thirty are spread across the entire area. Together, these features portray La Llacuna as a place whose natural character extends throughout the municipality. The number of springs and their distribution offer a different perspective on the landscape than a single named destination.
Routes to Suit Your Schedule
The “Rutes de La Llacuna” project comprises seven routes of varying difficulty and duration. Each route is marked with its own symbol, and the routes can be followed via Wikiloc or on site. For families looking for short walks with children, the “Espais per descobrir amb infants” initiative offers three short routes near the town centre. This provides a clearly defined starting point for short walks.
Other routes pass through a series of specific places. The Puig Castellar Ancosa route runs from La Llacuna via Salt del Gos and Coll del Corral to Puig Castellar, then returns via Font de les Clotes. The Castell de Vilademà ger–Font del Pla Novell route connects La Llacuna with Castell de Vilademà ger, Font dels Horts and Font del Pla Novell. The names help distinguish the two routes: one leads to Puig Castellar, while the other links several named destinations around Castell de Vilademà ger.
The “Volta pel pla de La Llacuna” is listed as a separate mountain biking activity. It is nine kilometres long, has a cumulative elevation gain of 420 metres, takes one hour and is rated easy. The start and finish are at Plaça Major. Unlike the three short routes intended for families and walks with children, this tour is specifically a mountain biking route, with its distance, elevation gain and duration stated in detail.
Walls, Settlement History and Archaeology
The walls of La Llacuna were built in the 13th and 14th centuries, with four gates and several towers. The old town includes Plaça Major, an arcaded square with the Church of Santa Maria at its far end. The historic townscape therefore has the fortifications, the square and the church as distinct points of interest.
The FortĂ del Castellar offers a glimpse into even earlier history: archaeological investigations date the fortified settlement to the Late Iberian period, between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC. It stood on a small rise in the Serra d'Ancosa, covered just over 3,000 square metres and was located more than 904 metres above sea level. The fort occupied a strategic position and offered visual control over the surrounding area. This pre-Christian dating contrasts clearly with the walls dating from the 13th and 14th centuries.
The first mention of Castell de VilademĂ ger dates from 987. The first documented mention of the Church of Sant Pere de MĂ ger dates from 1160. Another historical date concerns the Cistercian monks, who moved from Valldaura to l'Espluga d'Ancosa in the same year. The present-day settlement of La Llacuna probably formed around the Priorat de Santa Maria.
A small archaeological exhibition explores the development of human life in the La Llacuna area over several millennia. The “ExposiciĂł de materials arqueològics” is located on the third floor of the Centre de Desenvolupament Cultural i TurĂstic de la Llacuna, C/ Major, 4. It complements the historic sites with an exhibition focused on long periods of settlement.
Wine and Getting There
Regional cuisine has its own focus too: the Mostra de vins d'altura is a participatory food fair featuring cured meats, wine and other high-quality local agricultural and food products that are characteristic of the area. If you would like to plan your stay around the fair, check the event dates for your travel dates.
A transport notice updated in July 2024 listed a public bus connection from La Llacuna to Barcelona, via Mediona, Sant QuintĂ, Sant Pere de Riudebitlles, Torrelavit, El Pla del Penedès and Sant SadurnĂ. Check the timetable for your travel dates before setting off.
Discover more destinations: Jorba, Sant Fost de Campsentelles, Sant Llorenç Savall, Santa Margarida de Montbui, Santa Maria De Merlès, Pacs Del Penedès, Viver, Les Masuques.
For the wider travel overview: Barcelona.
