Cycling in Barcelona
1 cycling route from Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 77 km, 77 km mapped in all, with up to 208 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (3 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 88% paved, 47% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Apr to Jul, Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 77 km
- Biggest day
- 208 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 88% paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Apr to Jul, Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 88% paved · 5% gravel or unpaved.
- Roads
- 47% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 10 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Barcelona
From Barcelona, cyclists can follow a 77.3 km point-to-point route along the Maresme coast to Lloret de Mar. This route passes through numerous coastal towns including Sants-Montjuïc, Gràcia, Badalona, Mataró, and Blanes, providing varied stopping points. The route includes a combination of paved surfaces and some gravel or unpaved sections. Cyclists may encounter 36 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 10 km of cycle paths. Railway stations are located near the entire route, supporting flexible travel options.
The biggest climb starts at 2.7 km, stretching 1.3 km with an average gradient of 3.2% and a maximum of 4.8%, reaching a highest point of 58 m. The maximum elevation gained on the route is 239 m. Riders ride this route in September when temperatures range from 27 to 28 °C, making for mild weather conditions. The longest stretch without services is 2.3 km, allowing easy access to amenities throughout the journey.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
September with temperatures between 27 and 28 °C.
Terrain
The terrain is generally flat with a small climb shortly after the start reaching 58 m high at a gradient of up to 4.8%. The total elevation gain is 239 m over 77 km, indicating gentle undulations rather than steep gradients.