Walks · Our pick in Barcelona
Carretera de les Aigües
A level path above the city
About Carretera de les Aigües
The Carretera de les Aigües follows the hillside of Collserola, mostly level, with long views over Barcelona.
Why it's on our list
- Views
- Running and cycling
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Carretera de les Aigües before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Carretera de les Aigües are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Zona UniversitàriaL3L9S1.2 km15 min walk
- Palau ReialL31.6 km20 min walk
- Reina ElisendaL121.9 km23 min walk
Key sights
- Park Güell5.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 18 min
- La Pedrera5.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Casa Batlló5.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- La Boqueria6.1 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Palau de la Música6.3 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Sagrada Família6.4 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Barcelona Cathedral6.4 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Museu Picasso6.8 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Barceloneta beach7.9 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport11 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 33 min
Main railway stations
- Barcelona Sants3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Plaça d’Espanya (FGC)4.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Passeig de Gràcia (Rodalies)5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Plaça de Catalunya (Rodalies, FGC)5.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 20 min