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Catalonia
Girona
Alt Emporda
Maçanet De Cabrenys

Old Bridge – Boadella Dam loop from Maçanet de Cabrenys

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Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Catalonia
Girona
Alt Emporda
Maçanet De Cabrenys

Old Bridge – Boadella Dam loop from Maçanet de Cabrenys

Hard

4.7

(10)

83

riders

Old Bridge – Boadella Dam loop from Maçanet de Cabrenys

03:05

35.7km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Alta Garrotxa-Massís de les Salines

Waypoints

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Parking

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13.3 km

Sant Llorenç de la Muga

Highlight • Settlement

It is an absolutely beautiful small city with narrow streets and wonderful squares. I was very surprised by the amount of people and activities, considering that it is a municipality lost in the mountains. There are cafes and bars, if you need a break.

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14.5 km

Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This beautiful medieval bridge in San Lorenzo de la Muga crosses the La Muga river. Nearby is a small chapel dedicated to Sant Andreu.

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3

20.7 km

The Pantà de Darnius-Boadella, also known as the Boadella Reservoir, is an important reservoir located on the Muga River, near the town of Darnius in Catalonia, Spain. The construction of this hydroelectric dam began in 1959 and was completed in 1969. The dam is mainly located in Darnius, but also extends within the limits of Sant Llorenç de la Muga, Terrades and Maçanet de Cabrenys.

This reservoir is notable for its size and capacity. It has an area of 363.3 hectares and can contain up to 60.2 hm³ of water. The dam itself is a gravity dam with a height of 63 meters and a length of 250 meters. Its main purposes include hydroelectric power production, irrigation and drinking water supply.

In addition to its operational functions, the reservoir offers recreational activities such as water skiing, canoeing and sailing. It is known as a freshwater beach alternative for those who prefer enclosed waters over open seas. The reservoir supplies water to the city of Figueres and several coastal towns in the region, as well as irrigating approximately 4,200 hectares of land.

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21.1 km

Darnius-Boadella Dam

Highlight • Monument

It looks as if you cannot cross the dam from the map but it is possible but not in a car. There were several other people walking on the dam as I biked across it. The view are very nice but I better they are even nicer when the water is higher.

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21.2 km

Boadella Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Pantà de Boadella is a lake near Darnius.
It is water storage with a large dam wall. Depending on the rain, the lake is filled. There are a few hiking trails around the lake, but they are not well-kept and you walk through the thicket.

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21.7 km

Darnius-Boadella Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great view of the reservoir and the Pyrenees, the driveway is worth it 😊

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21.7 km

Road parallel to the swamp, virtually no traffic. The climb is short but can get tough. The views are worth it and the descent is a delight.

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24.7 km

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35.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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22.2 km

10.8 km

2.69 km

Surfaces

15.7 km

9.12 km

7.26 km

3.42 km

138 m

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Thursday 16 July

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April 28, 2026,🇪🇸🚴🏻‍♀️ Darnius (Stausee Darnius-Boadella) 🌥️20🌡️
On the way home, I cycled a farewell lap around a reservoir in Spain. It took me longer than planned, I wasn't expecting a "mountain bike route" 🙊🫣

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