If you wish to go horseback riding in Barcelona, look no further! Montseny is the ideal location for a fantastic excursion, even if you have never even touched an animal before.

This park is one of Catalonia's most impressive natural jewels. The Montseny massif, part of the Catalan Prelitoral mountain range, situated between the counties of Vallés Oriental, Osona, and La Selva, gave this park its name in 1978. This massif consists of four spectacular mountain ranges, all (except one) exceeding 1500 m. in altitude: the Pla de la Calma, the Turó de l'Home, the Agudes and the Turó de Matagalls.

Now that you know that the majestic area we are referring to is Montseny, visualise the myriad possibilities of a horse riding route. We are not exaggerating when we say that the horse riding routes are just like the one you've dreamed of! What's more, you can even combine it with a mountain biking or trekking excursion! It will surely be an unforgettable experience, so read on to know the various options you have to get on the back of a horse and ride through the Montseny like the real John Wayne.

Where to do a horseback riding excursion in Montseny?

- Journey to the Sant Martí Chapel: We welcome you to take this route along holm oak trails to visit the historic Sant Martí Chapel. This route begins in Can Codina. After passing through Sant Marçal and crossing the Llavina Bridge, we will begin a moderately challenging climb until we reach the hermitage of Sant Martí. With this path, you can take advantage of the unique natural landscape where water plays a prominent role. Due to its ease of completion, this route is excellent for families.

- The equestrian route from Collformic to the summit of Matagalls follows one of the less used and less congested Montseny roads. As we ascend Matagalls, one of this natural park's most stunning views will be yours to savour and the exquisite Solt de la Fageta natural springs. Don't wait any longer and come riding as a couple; this journey should take about 2 to 3 hours.

- Excursion to the Santa Fe Reservoir: This route begins in Can Casades, where there are spectacular Californian sequoias that are more than 100 years old. To get to the swamp, we'll keep going and bridge the Santa Fe Creek. This family-friendly equestrian ride offers the best views of the surrounding area, so if you want to experience it to the fullest, we advise riding it in the spring or the autumn when the region's foliage is at its most colourful.

- Circular ride from Sant Bernat to Matagalls: These horseback riding routes begin in the vicinity of the Sant Bernat hermitage. To ascend to Matagalls, we will go up to the Font Bona. We descend the opposite slope through pine forests from this mountain until we once more reach the hermitage of Sant Bernat. Despite being a long journey, it is not particularly challenging.

- Route to Tagamanent from Aiguafreda: This route on horseback is ideal for families or children because the difficulty level is easy to moderate. During this route on horseback, you can admire the Bertí Cingles, the Matagalls or the plain of La Calma. Enjoy nature at its most beautiful, the company of your family and the charm of the horse. This excursion lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours.

An experience that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime is horseback riding in Montseny. For peace of mind, especially if you've never ridden a horse before or are not very comfortable on horseback, you should know that the equestrian centre will adapt the route to your level. The professional rider will gently lead the expedition and showcase the most distinctive and stunning places.

Don't give it too much thought. In Montseny, horseback riding is easy, simple, and ideal for the whole family. The routine plans work just fine, but why not attempt a fresh experience? You'll realise why so many people love this activity!