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The Berguedà region is between the Pyrenees and the Pre-Pyrenees, so it is located in one of the best areas for mountain biking routes . Thanks to its orography, this region offers a wide variety of routes of different levels : from very demanding routes to very quiet walks. In this way, adults and children can enjoy the nature of this area of the Catalan territory.

From El Jou Nature we encourage all guests to go on a bike ride as it can be a fun and entertaining way to discover all the beauty that this region offers. In addition, our facilities are in the middle of nature, so you can go cycling from our premises if you need to load the bikes in the car.

What mountain bike routes can I do around Guardiola de Berguedà?

As we have mentioned, the Berguedà region offers a wide variety of routes for cycling. In this link of Turisme de Berguedà you will find all the available mountain bike routes , their routes and also their difficulty. Which are the most interesting? We list them below:

1. MTB routes for the most expert:
Pedales del Pedraforca : It is one of the best known mountain bike tours in the area. It has a distance of almost 100 km and a cumulative elevation of 3,410m. This route is usually done in 2 days.

The great circular d'Ensija : If your level and physical condition is high but you don't want to spend 2 days on a bicycle, this is your route! This circular route has more than 46km and a cumulative drop of 1,600m, so you can complete it in 5 and a half hours or so. The departure point is Cercs, 1.4 km from our hotel.

Between mines and dinosaurs : Did you know that the Berguedà area is a land of dinosaurs? On this 4-hour route, cyclists can discover first-hand the findings of dinosaur remains and the mining world of Fumanya. Also, if you have time you can visit the spectacular Dinosaur Interpretation Center .

2. BTT routes for the whole family:

Pedret greenway in Cal Rosal in Peret : A very easy route with tunnels, forests, and the extraordinary Pedret bridge next to the magnificent church of Sant Quirze. It is ideal to do with the whole family since it only lasts 2 hours and has a total of 12km (round trip).

Sant Corneli to Fígols Route: It is the family BTT route par excellence in the area, since it is closely linked to the mining world and the former mining colony of Cercs. The approximate time of this route is 2 hours and has a distance of about 7km. The departure point is Cercs, 1.4 km from our hotel.