Susqueda
Altitude: 816 m
Susqueda is a municipality located in the region of La Selva, in the province of Girona. It consists of a very unique municipality because it has no town, since it was under the waters of the reservoir since it was built. Also, the municipality is composed of three different neighborhoods that stand out for their nature and unique landscapes: El Far, El Coll and Sant Martí Sacalm.
Neighborhood of the Far
The Sanctuary of the Far is located in the margin of a cliff at 1123 while at altitude, in a strategic location and visible from many places. From this you can enjoy extraordinary views of the dam, the Guilleries and Collsacabra.
What to do or what to see in the Far neighborhood?
Being located in a mountainous area you can make many routes on foot:
- PR-222 from Far to Sant Benet
- Go from Sant Martí Sacalm al Far and return to Sant Martí
- The Santa Ana grade or the climb from the Goleró
- The path of the Lleixa or the Trona
- The Route of the Enchanted Rocks
In addition, when visiting the neighborhood of the Far is absolutely essential to visit the Santuari de la Mare de Deu del Far (XI) from which you can enjoy views of the Swamp, the Cingles de Tavertet and the Guilleries among many others.
Neighborhood of Coll
The Coll neighborhood is located 850 meters above sea level offering privileged views of the Guilleries, Collsacabra, the Susqueda reservoir and the Vall d'Osor.
What to do or what to see in the Coll neighborhood?
Walking routes
- PR-222 from Far to Sant Benet
- GR178 known as the Serrallonga route:
MTB routes
- Pedals of Serrallonga
Neighborhood of Sant Martí Sacalm and the reservoir
The church of Sant Martí Sacalm is located at an altitude of 806 meters below the ridge of the Far and offers panoramic views of the cliff. The Susqueda reservoir is located right in the middle of the Guilleries.
What to do or what to see in the neighborhood of Sant Martí Sacalm and the reservoir?
Walking routes:
- Visit the castle of Fornils
- Visit the "Placeta" and the viewpoint of the marsh
- Make the Camino de Sant Jaume
- Visit the Susqueda reservoir and its surroundings
MTB routes
- Route of the Ter
- Route of the Swamps
Surf rowing or electric motor
Nearby routes
See all routes »- Route through Susqueda
- Llobregat path
- The sweetest route in La Selva, a route… (a 4.6 km)
- The road of the Remensas (a 4.7 km)
- Carrilet Route from Olot to Girona (a 4.7 km)
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