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The Manresa Canal – Castell de Balsareny loop from Sallent
04:36
16.9km
250m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: November 3, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
4.18 km
Canal Path Near Castellbell i el Vilar
Highlight • Trail
5.15 km
Conangle Aqueduct
Highlight • Monument
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6.19 km
Canal with Stone Wall
Highlight • Structure
8.28 km
The Manresa Canal
Highlight • Structure
Its construction was highly problematic, as the Bishop of Vic opposed its construction because it passed through the bishopric's land and threatened its promoters with excommunication. The bishop died before the works were finished and even so he really excommunicated the workers and the councilors of Manresa, in addition to interrupting the practice of the sacraments throughout the city. The bishop's successor maintained a more dialogue attitude, accepting the compensation offered by the city.
However, legend has it that divine intervention became necessary, in the form of a mysterious light from Montserrat that entered through the stained glass windows of the Carmen church, at the same time that the bells began to ring by themselves. The bishop, seeing this phenomenon, regretted his position, but died shortly after, and his successor did not take long to reverse the situation and lift the excommunication.
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10.7 km
Saint Mary of the Castle
Highlight • Religious Site
10.8 km
Castell de Balsareny
Highlight • Castle
11.7 km
View of Balsareny Castle
Highlight • Viewpoint
13.0 km
Pathway Along the Canal
Highlight • Trail
16.9 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.78 km
7.16 km
1.05 km
893 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
14.1 km
1.74 km
1.02 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Tuesday 3 November
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4°C
36 %
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