ガバの絶景の山頂・トップ17

Hape Kerkeling, a well-known entertainer in the German-speaking world, wrote down some thoughts about a mystical experience (encounter with God) while traveling through Spain, which I would also like to offer to the viewer of this small sacred monument: "To encounter God, one must first extend an invitation to him, for he will not come uninvited. It is also a form of good manners. We have free choice. He builds an individual relationship with each person. Only someone who truly loves is capable of this." (Hape Kerkeling in "Ich bin dann mal weg")

La Morella is the second highest peak in the Garraf Massif after Montau (658 m), at 593.6 meters. It is located in the municipality of Begues, in the Baix Llobregat region. Its surroundings contain several chasms. There is also the tail of the old Garraf landfill, currently being restored. At the summit, we can find a geodesic vertex. The peak is included in the FEEC's list of the 100 peaks. A long-distance trail (GR 92 Mediterranean Trail) passes through this mountain peak, on its 21st stage from Bruguers to Garraf. It meets the local short-distance trail (SL-C 99), which is 6.1 km long, running from the Cal Ganxo Environmental Activities Center (Castelldefels) to La Morella. If we follow the GR 92 towards the town of Garraf, 3.5 km away we reach the La Pleta Information Centre in Garraf Park.

For the spectacular view of the Baix Llobregat.

To get to the top, I went along the Ratpenat road until a detour that goes there. The entire route is accessible by bike except for going up to the peak of the mountain, where you have to go downhill and push it along a complicated path, especially at the highest part. The views are worth it!!

It is a small hill that separates the towns of Olesa de Bonesvalls and Vallirana, crossing several housing estates. It usually has little traffic. The road is in perfect condition on both sides. The Olesa side is irregular, with hard areas and rest areas, crossing a pine forest at the beginning and, in the final part, the previously mentioned housing estates. It has a couple of hard ramps. The Vallirana side has an initial part on the l'Ordal road, a national road with a lot of traffic. Afterwards, take a detour to the left, cross a cement factory and face the last 2 kms, the hardest by far, where you gain a lot of altitude to enjoy the views of the valley.

Top view

Highest point of Garraf. Peak with a lot of wind. But with 360 degree views

Highest point of Garraf.