This circular route follows the main route of the Sender de Petit Recorregut PR-C 228 , without taking into account the variants, and proposes a continuous route through the historical and natural heritage of the territory. The path begins in the center of Llinars del Vallès and connects medieval spaces, Iberian sites and testimonies of the prehistoric settlement of the Litoral mountain range. This is a demanding route , with a significant difference in altitude and an approximate duration of 7 to 8 hours. This route has three shorter variants that you can find on wikiloc .
Main points of interest on the route:
Castell Nou: 16th-century Renaissance palace located in the urban center of Llinars, built after the destruction of the Castell Vell by the earthquake of 1448.
Terme Cross: Gothic parish cross from the 16th century located on the old Via Romana. It symbolically marks the boundary of the terme and preserves reliefs dedicated to Saint George and the crucifixion.
Dolmen of Pedrarca: Prehistoric granite funerary monument, testimony to the ancient human occupation of the territory and the ritual practices of the Neolithic.
Iberian settlement of Turó del Vent: Site from the 4th century BC located at a strategic point of control of the natural passage between Vallès and Maresme, linked to the Iberian settlement of the Litoral mountain range.
Castell Vell : Ancient medieval fortification, now in ruins, which controlled the territory before its abandonment following the earthquake of the 15th century.
Hermitage of Sant Sebastià de Puigpedrós : Small chapel linked to popular devotion and traditional paths, located in an elevated and open environment overlooking the landscape.
The Tower: Defensive and surveillance element associated with the control of the territory and historical communication networks.
Sant Esteve del Coll : Church documented since the 16th century, later renovated, located within the natural space of the Corredor-Montnegre.
To consult the complete route with all the variants of the PR-C 228, you can visit the website of the Llinars del Vallès Hiking Center.
