Wikiloc trail navigation app & Barcelona Travel hacks Routes

What is & About Wikiloc Web and Mobile app

Wkiloc.com is a community of users that can record and upload their GPS trails for sports such as hiking, skiing, cycling, canoeing, rafting etc. Catalunya has some of the finest mountain trails, coastline and rivers in Spain so there is an abundance of trails for the region.

I, along with many others, have trails for walks in Catalunya and they are referenced on this website as walking in nature.

How does Wikiloc work?

You download the Wikiloc navigation app on your phone and it converts a smartphone into a portable GPS navigation device like a Garmin.

The application has an off line map that you download. I have Spain on mine. The map files are large (897.78Mb for Spain map, 175.58Mb for Spain-Catalunya map) so you need a fairly decent phone with enough free memory. You can have multiple maps downloaded on your phone.

The app has a search function to allow you to find trails. You can then save the trail to your phone and the trail overlays on the downloaded map. You then start the app when you get near to the start of the trail you want to do and the app will guide you along the route. If the route is well written then it will have waypoints for when you need to turn off one path onto another. The Wikiloc app will advise you via chimes when you are near a waypoint. It will also issue an warning alert if you wander off the trail and go the wrong way.

The navigation of a trail works autonomous of cellular coverage because you have the map and trail saved on the phone so no need to worry about it not working in remote locations or with sketchy coverage.

Wikiloc app is available in English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Dutch, and Russian

Wikiloc has plenty more cool features on the app which you can read about on the website.

How much does Wikiloc cost?

You can try Wikiloc for 14 days free. After that the subscription is 4.99 euros for three months or 9.99 euros for 12 months. Note that I am in no way sponsored or paid by Wikiloc. It is my go to app for hiking navigation and I highly recommend it.

Once you have an account you can also login via a desktop web browser and explore trails and select which ones to download and save on your phone using a QR code.

Barcelona Travel hacks Top tips

Warning You cannot use google maps for mountain hiking or other rural sports. Because google maps does not have rural paths and tracks. For safety and to not get lost in the mountains you should use a navigation device like Wikiloc or a Garmin.

Advice: When you use the app to follow a trail, you must have the GPS enabled on your phone. The app is constantly using the GPS data from the phone to chart your progress and location on the trail and the underlying map. This runs down the battery a lot faster than normal. Ensure that you have a fully charged battery on your phone before starting a trail. I also recommending carrying a portable USB power pack just in case the GPS usage runs down the battery half way along a trail.

Barcelona Travel Hacks Wikiloc Urban Routes List

Transport: FGC Fare: T-Casual Zone 1 Distance: 3.44 Km Difficulty: Easy

What is & About Wikiloc Web and Mobile app

Barcelona Travel Hacks Wikiloc Urban Routes List

a0027 - Barcelona to Tibidabo via forest path

An uphill short walk from Barcelona Aveninda Tibidabo FGC to Tibidabo chirch and parc de atraciones. passing via Tibidabo funicular, carraterra de aiguas and Fabra Observatory.

a0187 - Tarragona Pont del Diable

Preserved Roman aquaduct crossing Barranc del Diable river valley within parkland on the outskirts of Tarragona

BCN01 - Montjuic castle and gardens

A city walk in the Gardens of Montjuic passing via Venetian towers, Magic fountains, Museum of Catalan Art (MNAC), Greek theatre, Montjuic Castle ans Miramar cable car.

BCN02 - Tibidabo

Circular route covering the attractions of Tibidabo - Funiculars Tibidabo and vallvidrera, Torre Collserola, Tibidabo church, Parc de Atracciones and Fabra Observatori.

BCN03 - Arc de Triomf, Citadella Park, Zoo, La Ribera

Circular city walk in Barcelona via Arc de Triumf, Par cuitadella, Catalan Parliament, Barcelona Zoo, Born Cultural Centre, Chocolate museum and abandoned monastaery.

BCN04 - Historic Port of Barcelona

City walk in Barcelona in Old port area via Maritime museum, Torre Colon, Maremagnum shoping centre, Boat tours, Post office, Our lady of Mercy Basilica and Wax museum.

BCN05 - Torre Bellesguard - Science Museum

Circular city walk in Barcelona via Sant Gervasi church, Torre bellesguard, CosmoCaixa science museum, Avenida Tibidabo and Tamarita Gardens.

BCN06 - Parc Guell and Carmel Bunkers

City walk in Barcelona from Plaza Leseps in Gracia to Parc Guell then on to Carmel bunkers and park Guinardo finishing at Alfonso X Metro.

BCN07 - La Modelo Prison - Parc Joan Miro - Arenas Shopping Centre

City walk in Barclona in the Eixampla Right area passing via La Modelo former prison museum, Park Joan Miro and Arenas former bull ring shopping complex at plaza Espana.

BCN08 - Olympic Montjuic

City walk in barcelona via Olimpic Montjuic. Museum of Catalan Art (MNAC), Palau Jordi, Olimpic Stadium, Botanical gardens, Olympic museum of sport and Olympic diving pools.

BCN09. Sagrada Familia - Aveninda Gaudi - Recinte Modernista Sant Pau

A city walk in the Sagrada Familia area of Barcelona via La Sagrada Familia, Avenida Guidi and Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau.

BCN11 - Palau Guell, Las Ramblas, Plaza Reial, plaza Catalunya

A city walk in Las Ramblas area of Barcelona via Palau Guell, Plaza Reial, Liceo Theatre, La Boqueria Sant Josep food market, las Ramblas and Plaza Catalunya

BCN12 - Barcelona Gothic Quarter

A City walk around the gothic qurter of Barcelona via The cathedral, Frederic Mares Museum, Barcelona Histrory Museum, Roman wall Remains and Playing cards Museum.

BCN13 - Barceloneta Area

A city walk in the Barceloneta area pasing via Estacion de franca, History of Catalunya Museum, Sant miquel church, Beaches, Miramar cable car and port Olimpic.

a0278 - Collioure Beach Town in France with Fortresses

An easy 8Km circular town route in Collioure via El barri de Moure, Historic Port and church, Chateu Royal and Fort Sant Elme and beaches

fig01 - Figueres Day trip

Visit Figueres Sant Ferran Fortress, Dali Theatre Museum, Sant Pere Church, and Figueres toy Museum.

tar01 - Roman Tarragona (Part Alt)

A city walk in Tarragona (part Alt) that covers the main Roman Museums that are part of the MHT (Museo Historico de Tarragona).

tar01 - Roman Tarragona (Part Baix)

A city walk in Tarragona (part Baix) that covers the main Roman Museums and Port Serrallo area

vic01 - Vic Medieval Town Centre Walking Guide

The buildings, squares, streets & points of interest on a historic walking route through medieval Vic town centre

Barcelona Travel Hacks Wikiloc Routes Near Cities List

a0141 - Castelldefels Castle and park

A short 2.7Km route from Castelldefels station to the 10th Century restored coastal castle to visit the Church, gardens and 19th century spectacular Noble floor.

a0143 - Delta Llobregat Park to Prat Beach

Barcelona Airport, El prat, is surrounded by a wetland nature reserve. Starting in the town and ending at the beach walking or cycling via the nature reserve.

a0144 - Abandoned Hotel - Casino de Rabassada

Parc Collserola Walk from Sant Cugat via Sant Medir chappel, viaduct, Abandoned Casino and hotel Arrabassada, tibidabo and Vallvidrera.

a0145 - Sant Cugat Monastery - winery

Parc Collserola walk from Sant Cugat via Sant cugat Monastery and wine cellar, Can Borrell, Sant Medir Chappel and finishing at Metro Vall de Hebron.

a0146 - Vila Joana in Parc Collserola

Walk in Parc collserola passing via Vila Joana Museum, Forest trails and Tibidabo. Returning via torre collserola and Funicular de Vallvidrera

a0147 - Sant Feliu abandoned Cement Factory

Walk in Parc Collserola passing via Sant Sant Feliu abandoned cement factory and open mines, Sant Creu d'Olorda and Castellciuro castle ruins.

a0148 - Sant Pere de Martir - Valvidrera Reservoir

A walk along the collserola ridgeline via Barcelona Zona Universitaria, Rose garden, Sant pere de martir telco tower, Vallvidrera, forest trails and Reservoir.

a0149 - Complete Caraterra de Aiguas Running, Cicyling or walking trail

A great walking, running and cycling route in the collserola foothills with spectacular views of Barcelona city. Accessible from multiple points in Barcelona City.

a0150 - Collserola La Rierada to Escaletes and El Papiol

beautiful 12km EASY walking route in the collserola natural park following the vallvidrera river via sheltered forest trail with waterfalls and variety of trees and wild flowers.

a0204 - Gala Dali castle home and La Pera vilage

13km EASY circular walking route from Flaca to Dala Gali's castle home in Pubol. The route passes via farmland, La Pera village and Pedrinya hamlet.

a0226 - Tagamanent castle Summit

A circular mountain walk via Puig-Agut, Tagamanent Castle ruin, Sant Marti Ruins, Bellver farmhouse, Rural house and museum L?Augusti, Bellit and Fondrats ruined farmhouse.

a0234 - Tagamanent castle ruin from Figaro

Linear route from Figar? to Sant Mart? de Centelles going up Valcarquera river valley to Bellver Farmhouse Restaurant and Tagamanent Castle ruin via forestal paths.

a0235 - La Garriga to Figaró via Cingles de Bertí

Spectacular views of the Congost river valley via rural church and telegraph watchtower, A ruined castle, views of los Cingles de Bertí cliff face, a waterfall and small cave.

Barcelona Travel Hacks Wikiloc Mountain Routes List

a0153 - La Puda Abandoned Thermal Baths

A walk in the mountains near Montserrat starting at Vacarisses via Sant Salvador mountain top chappel and La puda Abandoned thermal baths.

a0154 - Abandoned Hotel Colonia Puig to Montserrat Monastery

A walk in the Montserrat mountains via Monistrol, Sant Bennet Monastery, Abandoned hotel Colonia Puig, Sant Cec?lia, Sant Benet Chapel and Motserrat monastery.

a0155 - Sant Jeroni from Colbato via Bus

A walk in Montserrat mountains from Colbato via Sant Joan Chapel and hermatige, s Sant Onofre Hermatage, Sant Jeroni Hermitage and La Vinyanova.

a0156 - Montsearrat Easy Santa Cova walk

An EASY 1.4 KM walking route from Montserrat Monatery via Cami de la Santa Cova to the Santa Cova chapel passing via monuments and sculptures with a distinctly religious theme. Return via same path.

a0157 - Sant Jeroni from Montserrat Monastery

An EASY-MEDUIM circular route Montserrat Monastery to Sant jeroni Sumit viewpoint via Santa Anna, Sant Jerioni, Santa Magdalena, Sant Joan and Sant Miquel hermitages.

a0158 - Easy Montserrat Walking route

A circular walk from Montserrat monastery via Santa Anna Hermitage ruins, Sant Joan Chapel and hermatige, Sant Miquel chappel and cross viewpoint.