Trialera Bonita Loop

An intermediate/advanced descent at the north end of Collserola.

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance: 22 km
Ascent: 709 m
Descent: 709 m
Duration: 2-3 hrs

Low Point: 108 m
High Point: 487 m
Gradient: 6˚

The Trialera Bonita loop is an upper intermediate ride in the northern end of Parc de Collserola. The main descent down the Trialera is on the easier end of the singletrack trails in Collserola, but don’t expect it to be easy. Anticipate unmarked challenges, rock gardens, and exposed slabs of bedrock.

Description

As with all rides in this region of Collserola, you can choose to either pedal up the pavement or ride to the top in the funicular. The route as mapped here runs from the top of the funicular, near el Tibidabo, to the top of the main singletrack descent, down the trail, back up the mountain, and then returns to the top of the funicular. Alternatively, you could begin this route form Cerdanyola del Valles.

If you complete the route as mapped, you can also opt to descend down the frontside of the mountain back to Barcelona. Popular descents include La Secreta and Raizes -> Cosmo Caixa.

Difficulty

Difficult

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.