Massís del Pedraforca

The Massís del Pedraforca (8,200 ft) is a Special Area of Conservation and National Interest sited within the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. The peak has a distinct hayfork-shape, and hence its original Catalan name. Hard as it is to get to the top, it is nonetheless a worthwhile experience as the views from this privileged position are more than rewarding!

Historically, water has been the main economic factor in the region, especially that from the river Llobregat; this river being the main river in the area as well as the territorial backbone of the highlands. The Llobregat Springs flow in full Nature's blast from the surrounding clifftops near Castellar de N'Hug, cascading down the highlands and into the fields and meadows at the bottom of the valley.

Round off your trip to the Llobregat Springs with a cup of tea or a snack in the picnic area, just down the road, on your right, from the top of the hill. The old flour mill on the left - Molí fariner de les Fonts- serves now as a local hydroelectric power station. Further down the road you will find, where the hotel currently stands, the Farga Vella, or the old metal furnace.

The reservoir is 4 miles long and is entirely surrounded by mountains. The impounding reservoir is formed by a double curved arch dam, over 330 ft high and 90 ft wide approx, with a total capacity of 115 cubic hectometres. The dam and adjacent buildings, such as the local hydroelectric power station, can be visited by appointment with the 'Agència Catalana de l'Aigua'.

Finally, not only can you sit back and enjoy the fantastic scenery at La Baells, you could also take time out to enjoy one of the great water sport facilities on offer- fishing, swimming, waterskiing, rowing, sailing, etc.

Graugés Water, or 'Estany/Llac de Graugés' , is a man-made pond built in the 19th century near the town of Berga that used to supply a former farming estate founded by the Rosal brothers. This small lake is currently a real natural paradise right in the middle of the farming landscape of the Baix Berguedà county. Graugés has a great environmental significance and thus, the whole area is a haven for the nature lover, with its still waters and centenarian trees, only briefly disrupted by slow moving ducks and swans in the lake.

Hills and Temple of Queralt

The Queralt Hills, near Berga, form the dividing line between the Alt and Baix Berguedà counties. Up the hills you will discover the Font Negra or Black Springs, the Temple of Queralt, presided by the religious image of St Mary (14th Century). Also of interest is the watch-point or 'mirador' rightly named 'Catalonia's Balcony', offering one of the finest vistas in the country.

These magnificent gardens, in Pobla de Lillet, were originally designed by modernist architect Antoni Gaudí in 1905, similarly to those found at the Parc Güell in Barcelona, the difference being its natural abundance of water from the nearby river Llobregat.

The history of the Artigas Gardens starts in 1840 and can be traced back to a local textile factory by the river LLobregat owned by senyor Joan Artigas i Alart, in the early 1900's.

Romanesque Art in Lluçà

Lluçà is one of the most impressive areas in Catalonia for Romanesque art: Santa Maria de Lluçà (including the cloister and paintings) and the 'Castell de Lluçà' castle are, beyond any doubt, two of the main tourist and artistic attractions in the region.