Barcelona, Spain hiking quickly leaves the city behind for the pilgrim rhythm of the Camino Catalan and the steep, rock-sculpted paths of Montserrat. From Monistrol de Montserrat, trails climb toward Sant Jeroni and the monastery through a landscape of needle-like summits and dry Catalan scrub. This is a region for hikers who want sacred routes, hard ascents, and wide views back toward the plains.