Route of Iron and Coal (Ripoll - Sant Joan de les Abadesses)

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Route of Iron and Coal (Ripoll - Sant Joan de les Abadesses)

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Route of Iron and Coal (Ripoll - Sant Joan de les Abadesses)

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9.68km

150m

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The Ruta del Ferro y del Carbó (Hierro y el Carbon in Spanish) is a greenway that is the old route of the railway that transported iron and coal from the mines of Ogassa to Ripoll. It is an ideal route to enjoy the nature and culture of this area…

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Last updated: April 28, 2025

Waypoints

Cafè Cuetes, Ripoll

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Bar with Terrace where bikes can be left and checked

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7.91 km

Views of the Plana del Cadell and Serra de Cavalleria

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Unique views of the Sierra del Cadell farmhouse and the entire Sierra Cavallera, with Taga and Sant Amand as relevant peaks, which can be seen from the path that deviates from the greenway, a few meters from the house. Guit.

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9.63 km

Pont Vell

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Pont Vell, also known as Pont de Sant Joan, was originally built in 1138, but during the earthquake of 1428 it suffered considerable damage and was rebuilt and modified in …

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9.68 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.15 km

362 m

179 m

Surfaces

9.24 km

179 m

145 m

122 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 12 November

17°C

6°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 25, 2023

The Ruta del Ferro y del Carbó (Hierro y el Carbon in Spanish) is a greenway that is the old route of the railway that transported iron and coal from the mines of Ogassa to Ripoll. It is an ideal route to enjoy the nature and culture of this area of the Catalan Pyrenees, on foot or by bike.
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The route

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