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Lake Banyoles – Santa Pau Medieval Village loop from Olot

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Lake Banyoles – Santa Pau Medieval Village loop from Olot

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Lake Banyoles – Santa Pau Medieval Village loop from Olot

05:10

80.4km

1,000m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.9 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

Castellfollit de la Roca

Highlight • Settlement

The small village of Castellfollit de la Roca stands on a spectacular basaltic cliff, 50 meters high and almost a kilometer long, formed by the flow of the Fluvià river. The oldest part of the village dates back to the Middle Ages and is made up of squares, streets and shaded corners that offer relief from the summer heat. The narrow alleys of the village lead to the old church of Sant Salvador which dates back to the 13th century. From here you can enjoy an unparalleled panorama of the lush valley below: Castellfollit is in fact located close to the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Nature Reserve.

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11.1 km

Viewpoint

11.5 km

View of Castellfollit de la Roca

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be sure to stop and enjoy the beautiful view of the village on the edge 🤩

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25.9 km

Sant Pere de Besalú and the Besalú Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The monastery of Sant Pere was founded in 977 by Bishop-Count Miró I and consecrated in 1003 by Count Bernhard I, also known as Taillefer. A Benedictine community of twelve monks lived there. However, with Count Taillefer's death in 1020, the decline of the count's rule began, culminating in its final demise in 1111. From then on, the abbot of the monastery became the highest authority over the population, which gave the Church considerable political influence in the 12th and 13th centuries.

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37.8 km

Lake Banyoles

Highlight • Lake

Lake with some cafes along the shore. I stopped here on the way to Rocacorba

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39.9 km

Lake Banyoles

Highlight • Lake

Lake Banyoles is the largest non-coastal pond, and whose water springs naturally, in Catalonia. The lake is a classic cycling destination in Girona, since one of the province's greenways reaches the town of Banyoles, and it also has a bike lane that allows you to go around the lake.

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53.5 km

Sant Pere de Mieres Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Bar/Restaurant to stop have some food and refill!

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62.8 km

Santa Pau Medieval Village

Highlight • Settlement

Santa Pau is a medieval town located in the heart of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. In the old town, the church of Santa Maria, surrounded by narrow streets, and the bullring square stand out.

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66.1 km

Coll de Caselles

Mountain Pass

79.8 km

Olot

Highlight • Settlement

Olot, known as "the city of volcanoes", is the capital of the Garrotxa region, in the province of Girona, in Catalonia. It is known for its natural landscapes and its location within the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. In its territory there are four volcanoes, two of which can be visited: Montsacopa and Montolivet. It also has valuable wetlands and the Croscat volcano in its surroundings. La Fageda d'en Jordá, a vast beech forest, is also a popular tourist attraction for walks, bike rides, horseback or carriage rides.

Olot has an outstanding cultural heritage, including modernist-style monuments and also the Renaissance-style cloister of El Carme.

The local gastronomy, known as "volcanic cuisine", is another tourist attraction in Olot. Olot potatoes are a famous recipe in the region. In addition, the city is home to the oldest bullring in Catalonia and the second oldest in Spain, built in 1859.

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80.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.1 km

11.0 km

8.51 km

4.93 km

3.46 km

416 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.5 km

9.37 km

2.75 km

622 m

244 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Lake Banyoles – Santa Pau Medieval Village loop from Olot

Castellfollit de la Roca

View of Castellfollit de la Roca

Sant Pere de Besalú and the Besalú Bridge

Lake Banyoles

Lake Banyoles

Sant Pere de Mieres Church

Santa Pau Medieval Village

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