Highlight • Religious Site
Church of Our Lady of the Needles
Running
5.0
(2)
Mountain biking
5.0
(2)
Hiking
5.0
(1)
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Alta Garrotxa-Massís de les Salines
Tips
October 3, 2022
Mountain biking
in the Puig de Bassegoda, at 870 meters of altitude.
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October 26, 2022
Running
The legend explains that the faithful pilgrims who climbed to this hermitage at 870m, exchanged the needles they carried for those that the Virgin had on a pad. These needles had miraculous properties to propitiate weddings. If a single woman made a garment for the chosen groom, with the needle taken from the virgin, the chances of getting married increased.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Church of Our Lady of the Needles
37
runners
19.1km
03:12
1,080m
1,080m
Bassegoda by Sant Aniol d'Aguja is a difficult 11.8-mile circular trail run in Alta Garrotxa, featuring historic sites and wild scenery.
3
runners
24.5km
03:55
1,270m
1,270m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Elevation 840 m
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