The sea, the mountains, the good weather… Doing a bike tour in Barcelona is one of the best ways to discover the city, as well as exercising, it is an opportunity to make relaxing getaways in Catalonia and discover new landscapes and places.
Bike routes by road in Barcelona, easy bike routes in Barcelona, bike routes to go with children… Throughout the province, not only in Barcelona city, there are several lanes and routes equipped for bike lovers, either to move around it or to do sport in their spare time.
That’s why at Willy’s Plan we propose you the best bike routes in Catalonia to visit Barcelona and its surroundings by pedal stroke. Don’t miss them 🙂 !
Bike route through Montjuïc
One of the easiest and most popular bike routes in Barcelona city is the one that goes through the mountain of Montjuïc along the Ronda Verda itinerary. The Olympic Mountain is a good place to admire the city from a high point while getting your legs in shape.
It has not only breathtaking views of Barcelona and the periphery, but also museums, sports facilities and buildings such as the castle, the Palau de Sant Jordi, the Olympic Stadium, the Poble Espanyol and the gardens of Miramar, Costa Llobera, Joan Brossa or the Botanical Garden.
It is a route of medium-high difficulty, as most of it is developed through steep areas, offering splendid views of the coast of Barcelona. Of course, there are also ramps, curves and descents where it will be important to handle the bike well.
From Plaça d’Espanya, the smoothest ascent to Montjuïc is along Avinguda del Estadi, but you can also go up Carrer de Lleida and Passeig de Santa Madrona, with some spectacular curves. Take a look at our Route from the Castell de Montjuic to the Mayor’s Viewpoint!
Bicycle route along the Carretera de les Aigües (Aigües Road)
Although it has been officially renamed Passeig de les Aigües, people still know it as Carretera de les Aigües. The name comes from an old water distribution pipeline.
This road bike route in Barcelona deviates a bit from the city, but it is a classic, it also belongs to its surroundings and it is a highly recommended bike route as well.
Located in the foothills of Collserola, one of the best natural parks in Catalonia, the Aigües road starts at Pla del Maduixers, in Barcelona (where it is accessed from Tibidabo Avenue) and ends at Plaça de Mireia, in Esplugues de Llobregat.
Although it has a couple of steep climbs, it is a flat, low-difficulty trail, suitable for all bikes and levels and especially popular with cyclists and long-distance runners who use it for riding and training.
In its nearly 9 kilometers it offers some of the best panoramic views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea and allows you to approach emblematic buildings such as the Sagrat Cor temple, the Collserola tower and the Fabra observatory, from where you can enjoy a magnificent dinner with stars.
Bicycle route through the Can Borni Gardens
This route, approximately 8 kilometers long, stands out for its beautiful views of Barcelona. On the occasion of the 1929 International Exposition, the Can Borni nurseries were built in Collserola, an air-conditioned garden that houses plants from all over the world.
This bike route through Barcelona is of medium difficulty, but will not pose too many problems for beginners.
The ideal place to start this route is Artós square, and then continue along Major de Sarrià street and go up Tibidabo avenue up to the Aigües road. At this point, turn left onto Vallvidrera road and then onto the Can Borni road, which is sandy, and where the access to the gardens is indicated. In them, the cyclist will find a beautiful environment to rest, full of colors, fountains, plants and ponds.
Bike route along the Tibidabo
For those who want to imitate the Tour de France, Tibidabo offers several bike routes around Barcelona.
If you like road cycling, in Collserola there are also several roads (such as Forat del Vent, Arrabassada, Vallvidrera, Molins de Rei) perfect for designing a ‘leg-breaking’ mountain stage, with continuous climbs and descents. One of the many possible itineraries consists of going up to Tibidabo via the Arrabassada , which is approximately 6.9 km to the amusement park. From here you can go to Vallvidrera and do the whole descent to Molins de Rei (16 km more) through a sector of the mountain range that is not very crowded. Another option is to go down to Sant Cugat del Vallès, where you have to link up to Cerdanyola del Vallès by the old road and go up to Forat del Vent (the Horta road, which crosses the mountain range). This lap involves about 32 km and ends at the Horta velodrome.
Bicycle route along the coast of Barcelona
For those who are fed up with the huge number of bathers concentrated in Barceloneta but want to enjoy a nice seascape, this cycling route through Barcelona, which is also part of the Ronda Verda and approximately 10 kilometers long, is perfect to escape by bike to the beaches of Maresme and escape from the masses.
Being completely flat, it is a low-difficulty route, making it an ideal option for getaways with children in Catalonia. Of course, you have to pay attention to other vehicles, as the bike lane alternates with other roads and pedestrian crossings. The ideal is to go early in the morning so as not to find so many tourists and end up with a good picnic in Barcelona.
The bike lane that goes from the Fòrum area in the direction of Sant Adrià del Besòs and Badalona can be connected to the adapted lanes along the seafront in the direction of Montgat, El Masnou and Premià de Mar. On this tour you will also enjoy the port, the statue of Columbus, the Moll de la Fusta, the Forum or the mouth of the Besòs river.
Cycling route through Corredor and Montnegre
The Parc del Montnegre and the Corredor, in the Litoral mountain range, is one of the great paradises for the lovers of the
mountain routes in Barcelona The Parc del Montnegre and Corredor, with its landscape of holm oaks, oaks and chestnut trees, is an interesting bike route in Barcelona.
The Corridor, of gentle relief, is easily accessible from Llinars del Vallès and Vallgorguina. The Montnegre is more abrupt and extensive. To access it there are several paths and forest tracks from Sant Celoni, Tordera and Calella. One of the many possible routes starts in Sant Celoni, where you can go by train. From here you cycle along the Vilardell track that goes up to Sant Martí de Montnegre, where there is a hermitage and a restaurant. In front of the hermitage there is a kind of balcony that is above the forest of Castanyers and the stream of Fuirosos and forms an exceptional viewpoint from where you can see the whole Montseny.
Bicycle route through the Costes del Garraf
From Sitges, in the direction of Barcelona, the road of the ‘costs’ of Garraf (or C-31) runs along the sea for approximately 11 kilometers, between places of breathtaking beauty characterized by its winding curves and dizzying cliffs.
Since it is a regular passage for cyclists and motor vehicles that avoid paying tolls on the C-32 freeway, various safety measures have been taken on this road to facilitate this coexistence, such as protective walls, very limited speed sections, 1.5-meter separation warning signs and a ban on overtaking along the entire route.
This route ends at the border with Castelldefels, the neighborhood of Les Botigues de Sitges, one of the most beautiful villages near Barcelona. If you do this route you will like to take a look at our hiking routes and excursions through the Garraf.
Bicycle route through Sant Cugat del Vallès and Sant Medir
This route starts in Sant Cugat del Vallès, at the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat station.
First you go towards the monastery of Sant Cugat and then from here you go along the bike lanes of Passeig de Francesc Macià, Rambla del Celler and Josep Puig i Cadafalch street, where you take the Avinguda de les Corts Catalanes to the right, until the Plaça Rotary Internacional, where the Camí de la Torre Negra track starts.
Going up this road, before reaching the restaurant Can Borrell you will see the Pi d’en Xandri, a monumental tree, and views of Montserrat. The route continues behind the restaurant, along the path that goes up to Sant Medir, where there is a fountain. If you still have strength left, you can continue two more kilometers to the Font Groga Natural Reserve.
Bicycle route through the Serralada de Marina
The Ronda Verda also runs through part of the Serralada de Marina park, a natural area that includes the municipalities of Tiana, Badalona, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Montcada i Reixac and Sant Fost de Campsentelles.
Of medium-high difficulty, this 8.4-kilometer route runs along paths and forest tracks of the Marina mountain range, as well as part of the urban centers of Badalona and Santa Coloma de Gramenet.
This route runs along the GR-92 in Catalonia, the path that runs along the Mediterranean coast, from the border with France to Tarifa.
On this bike route through Barcelona you will not only enjoy a beautiful landscape and disconnect from the city with nature, but you will also find Iberian villages, hermitages, monasteries and fountains along the way. An ideal route for cycling in Barcelona with the kids!
Bicycle route through the Llobregat Delta from Sant Boi
The Llobregat delta is a natural space where flora, fauna, orchards and farmhouses coexist with the constant traffic of airplanes landing at El Prat airport.
This route, approximately 10 km long, can be easily reached from the Ferrocarrils de Sant Boi de Llobrega train station, and from there, follow the signs to the delta information center.
On your way to the end of the Llobret River, dotted with beautiful willows, poplars, ash, poplars and fig trees, you will find lagoons, wetlands, coastal pine forests on dunes and pristine beaches, almost unique in Catalonia. If you’re lucky you can even take a bath!
Bike route along the Vallvidrera Reservoir
In the heart of the Collserola mountain is the Vallvidrera reservoir, inaugurated in 1864 so that the municipality of Sarrià, then independent of Barcelona, could have drinking water.
By bike you can start the route in Sant Just Desverns, about 8 kilometers from the reservoir. The route has different indicators so that the cyclist can ride without getting lost.
This route is ideal, as it not only runs through beautiful landscapes and lush vegetation, but along the way visitors will find fountains, ancient trees and buildings such as the romantic chapel of Santa Maria de Vallvidrera.
Cultural route by bike
If you have visitors and your guests do not want to leave without seeing the great icons and monuments of Barcelona, take the bikes and make the most typical urban tour of the city.
Start in the center (in Plaça Catalunya, for example), cross the Gòtic passing in front of the Cathedral and go towards the Born, where you will see Santa Maria del Mar. From here you can go to Ciutadella Park, from where you can go up to Passeig de Lluís Companys and Passeig de Sant Joan, passing under the Arc de Triomf. At Gran Via turn right to look for Carrer Marina, where you will go up to the Sagrada Familia. There, take the Provença bike path to Passeig de Gràcia, where you can see La Pedrera (Casa Milà), Casa Batlló and other emblematic buildings of Barcelona’s modernism.
For those who are interested in getting to know Barcelona from a more cultural point of view, this is undoubtedly the route for you.
Bicycle route through the Parks of Barcelona
This route, beautiful and full of nature, is perfect if you want to disconnect from the city. This route does not have a bike lane, but it does have bike paths that can be used.
First you enter through Aguilar street to Guinardó park, there you can enjoy the area until you continue on to the viewpoint of Mitja Lluna square, which offers a spectacular panoramic view, take Gran Vista street and you will reach the Sanctuary of Mare de Déu del Mont Carmel, then visit the gardens of Juan Ponce until you reach: the bunkers of Carmel.
It is a route with some difficulty, since there are quite a few ramps and you are going to do a lot of sport, but it will be worth it. The views are spectacular! 
What do you think about our selection of the best bike routes and the best bike routes in Barcelona, do you recommend any other?
