Queralt Viewpoints Path
1 hFor everyoneDog-friendly
A one-hour round-trip walk from the Queralt sanctuary, above Berga, to the Cova de la Troballa, two viewpoints and the chapel of Sant Joan.
From BarcelonaA little over 1 h on the C-16
By busALSA from Barcelona and Manresa
Minimum timeOne day
FestivalThe Patum, at Corpus Christi
What to do
What to do in Berga
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Berga Old Town
45 min
A free three-quarter-hour walk along Berga's sloping streets: the Plaça de Sant Pere of the Patum, Santa Eulàlia and Carrer Major.
Walking Up to Queralt from Berga
2 h 20 · 5.5 kmFamilies used to walkingAll year
A 5.5 km circular walk from Plaça de Sant Francesc in Berga to the Queralt sanctuary, coming down by the Drecera: 426 m of ascent, 2 h 20.
Cercs Mining Museum
Coll de la Creueta Road
Kayak and paddle surf on the Baells reservoir
Horse ride from Vilaformiu towards the Figuerassa
Tandem paragliding flight from the Figuerassa
La Canalassa family via ferrata, in Vallcebre
Roques de l’Empalomar via ferrata, in Vallcebre
Tren del Ciment, from La Pobla de Lillet to the Museu del Ciment
Itineraries
Itineraries that pass through
Days and weekends already planned out, with how to get between each stop and who to book with.
Plan the trip
Berga, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
How you travel
Berga your way
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By car, from the C-16 to the mountains
Berga is beside the C-16, a little over an hour from Barcelona. The car is almost essential for what lies around: Queralt, Vallcebre, La Baells, the Cercs mines and the Coll de la Creueta.
60–120 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepHotel Berga Park, at the…
- Getting aroundLeave the car on Passeig…
- EatLa Cabana, on the Sant…
- ServicesPetrol stations in Berga, some…
Sleep
- Hotel Berga Park, at the foot of Queralt, with free parking
- Hotel Estel, five minutes' walk from the old town, with electric chargers
- Berga Resort, campsite with bungalows beside the C-16
Getting around
- Leave the car on Passeig de la Indústria and walk up to the old town
- Queralt road to the sanctuary car park
Eat
- La Cabana, on the Sant Llorenç road; open Sunday at midday
- Cal Pericas, in La Pobla de Lillet, on the way to the Creueta
Services
- Petrol stations in Berga, some 24 h
By motorbike, the Creueta pass
Berga is the gateway to one of the most complete mountain roads in Catalonia: through La Pobla de Lillet and Castellar de n'Hug to the Coll de la Creueta, at 1,921 m.
60–110 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepHotel Berga Park, with free…
- RidingColl de la Creueta: about…
- EatCal Pericas, in La Pobla…
- ServicesPetrol stations in Berga and…
Sleep
- Hotel Berga Park, with free parking and breakfast from 7:30
- Hotel Estel, with free private parking
Riding
- Coll de la Creueta: about 52 km each way from Berga
- Queralt road, short and twisty, up to the sanctuary
Eat
- Cal Pericas, in La Pobla de Lillet, halfway up the pass
Services
- Petrol stations in Berga and on the C-16, also in Cercs and Guardiola
How much does it cost?
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Who you're with
Berga for whoever you're with
A trip with a toddler is not the same as one with a teenager. Pick yours to see what works and what to bear in mind.
Water, an easy via ferrata and a viewpoint
Berga works well with children if you pair a short guided activity with a walk and an afternoon by the water.
- What works bestKayak and pedalo on the…
- Where to sleepBerga Resort, with heated pools…
- Where to eatLa Cabana, in Berga, on…
- Good to knowSummer storms in the Pre-Pyrenees…
What works best
- Kayak and pedalo on the Baells reservoir, June to September, from €20 an hour
- The family via ferrata at La Canalassa, in Vallcebre, from age 6
- The Queralt viewpoints trail: an hour there and back from the sanctuary
- The mining train at the Cercs Mining Museum
Where to sleep
- Berga Resort, with heated pools all year and a children's area
- Hotel Berga Park, with family rooms
Where to eat
- La Cabana, in Berga, on Sunday lunchtime
Good to know
- Summer storms in the Pre-Pyrenees arrive fast: do the water and the ferrata in the morning
- At Queralt there are railings but also sheer drops: keep children by the hand
What to do as a family
Where to stay
Where to stay if you're drivingif you're on a motorbike
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Berga Resort
Why we like it: Mountain campsite at exit 95 of the C-16, a 20-minute walk from Berga: pitches, mobile homes and bungalows, heated indoor pools, splash park and play area.
Hotel Berga Park
Why we like it: Three-star hotel on the Solsona road, at the foot of Queralt and beside the Llobregat: 49 double, triple and family rooms with bunk beds, free parking.
Hotel Estel
Why we like it: Family hotel opened in 1984 at the southern entrance to Berga, a 5-minute walk from the old town: 32 rooms, tapas dinner, bike storage and free parking with chargers.
Services for this trip
Where to eat
Where to eat in Berga
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
Cal Pericas
What to order: the holiday menu; in autumn, its mushroom dishes and the venison civet.
Furrioles Altes, 2, next to the Pont Vell · closed Mondays; kitchen from 13:30 to 15:30 at weekends and on public holidays · book by phone or WhatsApp on 938 23 61 62; not confirmed until they reply
La Cabana
What to order: the mountain rice with black butifarra, cod and mushrooms, and for a main course the pig snout and ear with black peas.
C-1411z road, km 79.5, Berga · closed Monday and Tuesday; Sunday lunch only, 13:00 to 16:00 · holidays 2 to 17 November · bookings on 938 21 04 70
What to try
- Masked potatoesWith black butifarra
- Black peasOnly grown here
- Seasonal mushroomsFrom September to November
- Maíz escairatThe winter stew
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Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Book guided activities
Guided via ferratas, paragliding and horse rides are booked in advance.
- 2Check the Patum calendar
At Corpus Christi the town fills up and hotels sell out: book early or avoid those dates.
- 3In November, confirm restaurants
La Cabana is closed for holidays from 2 to 17 November 2026.
What is Berga and why come?
Berga is the capital of the Berguedà, a small town of sloping streets at 704 m above sea level, at the foot of the Queralt sierra. From above it is watched over by the sanctuary of Queralt, hanging on a cliff edge with views over the whole district. It is not a place of great monuments: it is a base. Within half an hour by car you have via ferratas with the Pedraforca opposite, the Baells reservoir for paddling, a mining train that goes into the mountain and one of the most beautiful mountain-pass roads in Catalonia, the Coll de la Creueta.
The town also has a festival that is World Heritage according to UNESCO: the Patum, five days at Corpus Christi with the fire leaps in Plaça de Sant Pere.
How do I get there and where do I park?
By the C-16, a little over an hour from Barcelona and half an hour from Manresa. By bus, ALSA links Barcelona and Manresa with Berga. The old town has little room: leave the car on the Paseo de la Indústria and walk up. For Queralt, a road of about 6 km leads to the sanctuary car park.
What can I do in a day?
In the morning, go up to Queralt, on foot from the town or by car, and do the viewpoints trail. Come down for lunch and spend the afternoon on an activity: in summer, kayaking on the Baells; the rest of the year, a via ferrata at Vallcebre with a guide or the Cercs Mining Museum. If you stay overnight, the next day is for the Creueta road and the sources of the Llobregat.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Barcelona?
A little over an hour by car on the C-16. By bus, ALSA runs the route from Barcelona.
What can I see in Berga in a day?
The sanctuary of Queralt and its viewpoints, the old town with Plaça de Sant Pere and, in the afternoon, an activity: kayaking on the Baells, a via ferrata at Vallcebre or the Cercs Mining Museum.
What is the Patum?
Berga's main festival, at Corpus Christi, recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage: five days of street parades and leaps with figures wrapped in fire in Plaça de Sant Pere.
Where can I stay in Berga?
At the Hotel Berga Park, at the foot of Queralt; at the Hotel Estel, a five-minute walk from the old town, or at the Berga Resort campsite, with bungalows and heated pools all year round.
Are there activities for children?
Yes: the family via ferrata at La Canalassa from age 6, kayaking and pedal boats on the Baells and the Cercs mining train.
What is there to eat in Berga?
Mountain cooking: masked potatoes with black butifarra sausage, black peas that are only grown here, wild mushrooms in autumn and maíz escairat.