Run in Barcelona - Highlights


Distance : 11.3km (7mi) short route, without Parc de la Ciutadela / *12.5km (7.75mi) standard route (map)
Elevation : flat/low
Direction : Unclockwise
Parks/Pedestrian : ca. 4.8km (ca. 40%)
Urban constraints :medium (high in a few parts)

Suggested start : Plaça de Catalunya
As any urbirun route, you can start wherever you want. Watich for route rotation direction
Public transportation : Underground L1 Station Catalunya/L2 or L4 Station Passeig de Gracia

Almost all urbirun routes and running-tours are now available as .gpx file for your sport watch or smartphone, and it is here :


From the maze of Gothic quarter'alleys and the medieval atmosphere, to the unique modernist architecture of Gaudi, without forgetting the sea shore, which has finally reasserted itself in the city for the 1992 Olympic Games, Barcelona is unique, historic and modern, festive and sporty. You will enjoy the various atmospheres of this route across the essentials of the city...

*alternative route : you can run the shortest route by continuing straight shortly after the passage along the sea. Just follow the directions, when you hear the choice between the two routes.

You prefer to get the .gpx file of this tour, directly for your smartwatch or smartphone? get it here for less than an energy bar !
urbirun Barcelona Highlights 11.8km/ tour.gpx urbirun Barcelona Central 8.8km/ tour.gpx  

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