Montesquiu Castle – Mir Waterfall loop from Sant Quirze de Besora

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Sant Quirze De Besora

Montesquiu Castle – Mir Waterfall loop from Sant Quirze de Besora

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Montesquiu Castle – Mir Waterfall loop from Sant Quirze de Besora

02:33

17.7km

710m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.38 km

Montesquiu Castle

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The castle of Montesquiu, in the region of Osona, is a beautiful example of a recently restored medieval fortification. Built, surely, during the 13th century, it formed a defensive triangle together with the castles of Besora and Saderra.

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5.49 km

Ruins

6.61 km

Santa María de Besora

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Santa María de Besora is a beautiful town in the Osona area. It is surrounded by mountains and has an 11th century church. There are some good hikes that start from here.

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9.92 km

Mir Waterfall

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The Mir waterfall has an impressive drop of 35 meters, which makes it one of the highest in Catalonia. The amount of water that falls down the vertical stone wall …

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11.7 km

Descent along the GR-3

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Spectacular and long descent following the GR-3 to Sant Quirze de Besora. First more technical section and then running!

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17.1 km

Sant Quirze de Besora

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Sant Quirze de Besora is a picturesque municipality in the Osana region located on the banks of the Ter river. It has a beautiful old town formed around its parish …

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17.7 km

End point

Train Station

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