The first written references are from between the years 1068 and 1095. It still preserves a part of the exterior walls, the hermitage of Santa Maria and the patio. There is also a large room from the 13th century, covered with a pointed vault and a semicircular arch door. The hermitage of Santa Maria del Castillo is a small church, of which there is news from the 13th century when it was the castle church. , consists of a small nave topped by an oval apse and covered with a pointed vault

Translated by

•

Aguara01

July 9, 2023

Hiking

The ruined castle of Saldes dates back to the 11th century. A Gothic vaulted hall is well preserved below the imposing walls of the main building. Next to it is a small church.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Routes here

Best Hikes to Castell de Saldes and Santa Maria del Castell Chapel

4.7

(3)

hikers

1. Lluís Estasen Refuge – Pedraforca Scramble loop from Saldes

14.6km

07:42

1,290m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.5

(6)

hikers

2. Gresolet Refuge loop from Gósol

14.6km

04:35

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(1)

hikers

3. Pedraforca Scramble – Pedraforca Saddle loop from Saldes

17.7km

08:22

1,430m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Elevation 1,260 m

Weather

Sunday 1 February

6°C

-3°C

76 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Saldes, Bergueda, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Els Empedrats Waterfall and Gorge

Final Ascent to Pedraforca

Baga de la Tossa Forest Trail

La Creu de Ferro Summit

Cima del Moixeró

Roca Gran de Ferrús

Pedraforca Scramble

Jaça dels Prats

El Balcó de Saldes

Iberian Settlement Ruins

View of the Canyon from the Bridge

View of the Cadí Mountains

Castell de Saldes and Santa Maria del Castell Chapel

1. Lluís Estasen Refuge – Pedraforca Scramble loop from Saldes

2. Gresolet Refuge loop from Gósol

3. Pedraforca Scramble – Pedraforca Saddle loop from Saldes

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️