Rellinars brings together hiking trails and distinctive traces of its former wine-growing culture. Practical starting points for a trip include signposted paths, the springs of Les Fonts de Rellinars and dry-stone structures. Mountain bikers can also find a connection to the area: Rellinars is a starting point for mountain bike routes.

Hiking and routes

The signposted hiking trails in Rellinars include La Pedra Seca and El Racó de Les Fonts. Els 3 Monts is a signposted route associated with Rellinars, and the GR-5 passes through the area. This gives you several named routes to choose from, including the GR-5.

The Ruta de la Pedra Seca is a 4,200-metre circular route. Much of the route passes through the Massís de Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac. This area has been protected by a special plan since 1972 and was declared a natural park in 1987.

The details of two SL-C circular routes are also easy to distinguish: the SL-C 57 La pedra seca starts at the Punt d’Informació de Rellinars, while the SL-C 55 A la font de Carlets passes by this information point. Starting at the point is different from a route passing by it—a practical distinction to keep in mind when planning your way.

Springs and landscape

The path to Les Fonts de Rellinars begins near the parish church, follows the Camí de les Cases and runs mostly alongside the Torrent del Vetllador as far as the Balma de l’Andaló. The Diputació de Barcelona has signposted the path. The parish church, Camí, Torrent and Balma are named landmarks along the route described.

Around twenty water outlets have been counted at Les Fonts de Rellinars. These are natural water outlets whose water has been diverted; the surrounding area has been developed as a picnic area.

Dry stone and history

Dry-stone structures are among the most distinctive features of Rellinars’ landscape. They include huts, terraced walls, Tines and water tanks. These structures are associated with wine-growing between the 18th and 20th centuries, giving this historic land use tangible architectural forms.

The knowledge and techniques of building dry-stone walls are inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The inscription concerns knowledge and techniques for building with dry stone.

The vegetation also bears witness to change: pine and holm oak forests have spread over former vineyards. In the Serra de l’Obac, the Balmes obrades were permanently inhabited dwellings. They therefore represent a former way of living in this area.

Guided tours of the Església Vella

For guided tours of the Església Vella de Sant Pere i Sant Fermí, contact the Oficina d’Atenció al Ciutadà at Rellinars Town Hall.

Discover more destinations: Folgueroles, Els Hostalets De Pierola, Sant Salvador De Guardiola, Canoves, Argençola, Palafolls, Sant Jaume De Frontanyà, La Pobla De Lillet

For the regional travel overview: Barcelona.