Darnius-Boadella Reservoir – Darnius-Boadella Reservoir loop from Sant Llorenç de la Muga
Darnius-Boadella Reservoir – Darnius-Boadella Reservoir loop from Sant Llorenç de la Muga
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Darnius-Boadella Reservoir – Darnius-Boadella Reservoir loop from Sant Llorenç de la Muga
02:34
30.5km
610m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
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Alta Garrotxa-Massís de les Salines
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500 m
Water Wheel in Parc d'en Pep
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The construction of the Ferris wheel dates back centuries, and its age makes it a testament to the hydraulic engineering techniques used at the time.
The Sant Llorenç de la Muga waterwheel uses a traditional mechanism in which a series of containers or buckets attached to a rotating wheel are immersed in the river to collect water and then raised for use in irrigation. It is an example of technology
historical hydraulicThe Sant Llorenç de la Muga waterwheel was built to extract water from the Muga River and raise it to a higher level, where it was used to irrigate agricultural fields and orchards in the area. Hydraulic water wheels were common in the region to take advantage of the flow of water from the rivers.
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Church of Sant Llorenç de la Muga
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santllorencdelamuga.cat/ca/Sant Llorenç de la Muga is located in the high Muga valley, in an area also known as the mountain Empordà or the Garrotxa d'Empordà due to its mountainous terrain.
The urban center is located in a pronounced meander of the La Muga river, which crosses the municipal area in a route of eleven kilometers, where there is a great diversity of pools.
The medieval walled enclosure stands out for its good state of conservation, as well as most of the houses in the old town. In the center of Sant Lllorenç there are very pleasant corners that are part of the history of the town.
Sant Llorenç preserves the spirit of a quiet and welcoming rural town. The Sant Llorenç mountains, low in altitude and with a wide range of rural roads, trails and forest tracks, allow you to enjoy this natural space all year round, with changing landscapes depending on the season.
Scattered throughout this territory of mountains near the river, you can find small architectural treasures such as the hermitage of San Jorge, the oratory of Sant Ponç, the hermitage and the bridge of San Antonio near La Muga, the hermitage and the fountain of Palau, the Old Bridge or the Lion Fountain.
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View of the Darnius-Boadella Reservoir
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This reservoir is notable for its size and capacity. It has an area of 363.3 hectares and can contain up to 60.2 hm³ of water. The dam itself is a gravity dam with a height of 63 meters and a length of 250 meters. Its main purposes include hydroelectric power production, irrigation and drinking water supply.
In addition to its operational functions, the reservoir offers recreational activities such as water skiing, canoeing and sailing. It is known as a freshwater beach alternative for those who prefer enclosed waters over open seas. The reservoir supplies water to the city of Figueres and several coastal towns in the region, as well as irrigating approximately 4,200 hectares of land.
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Darnius-Boadella Reservoir
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Darnius-Boadella Reservoir
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11.2 km
View of Pantà de Boadella
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12.5 km
Darnius-Boadella Reservoir
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The drought situation in Catalonia in 2023 has been particularly serious, severely affecting the Darnius-Boadella reservoir in the Empordà. This reservoir has reached 17% of its capacity, which represents a considerable decrease compared to previous levels. The low water level in this swamp is a reflection of the water crisis facing the region.
This situation reflects the severity of the drought in the region and the need to take measures to preserve available water resources.
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16.3 km
La Central
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30.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
20.5 km
8.14 km
1.66 km
179 m
Surfaces
8.34 km
8.20 km
7.73 km
4.49 km
1.59 km
138 m
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