Hiking tours in Mallorca: Tramuntana

If you are looking for variety, hiking in the Serra de Tramuntana on Mallorca is the perfect choice. The extraordinary mountain range, which covers the entire west coast of the Mediterranean island, offers spectacular views of mountain landscapes, the sea and the beautiful coastline. Here are five suggestions for hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana.

1. hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana mountains: Penyals d'Honor

A moderately difficult hiking tour leads from Bunyola, just behind Palma, to the nearby mountain Penyals d'Honor (translated roughly as "cliff of honour") through the picturesque holm oak forest. The circular hike starts in Bunyola and leads through the Sa Comuna forest, where you can find numerous historical sights such as old charcoal burning sites, lime kilns and water reservoirs. The steady ascent (approx. 655 metres in total) up to Penyal d'Honor rewards you with a unique panoramic view, which makes the approx. 5-hour hike one of the most varied circular hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana mountains. On the way back to the starting point, you will pass the unique Sa Cova cave houses, which are built into the rock faces and a cave.

2. hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana mountains: Puig d'Galatzó

Climbing the southernmost thousand metre peak of the Serra de Tramuntana is a highlight that you shouldn't miss out on. The hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana mountains will inspire you with spectacular views, and the Puig d'Galatzó at 1027 m is no exception: the panoramic view of the entire south-west coast as far as behind Palma and the centre of the island is simply breathtaking. From Puigpunyent, you hike for around 2.5-3 hours via Font des Pi to Coll des Carniceret and then the last section with magnificent views of the mountains to the summit - the last few metres you have to climb up over boulders. After you have enjoyed the fantastic panorama, you can take the route through the holm oak forest on the way back, which rejoins the starting route shortly before the starting point in Puigpunyent.

3. hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana mountains: La Trapa

The former Trappist monastery of La Trapa is one of the most beautiful hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana mountains, as you can walk along the coast from Sant Elm and enjoy a wonderful view of the turquoise-blue bay of Cala Em Basset and the island of Dragonera. The approximately 3.5-hour, easy circular walk starts in the forest of Sant Elm and then follows rocky paths to the ruins of the monastery, which is currently being converted into a mountain hut. There you can relax and enjoy the view of the protected island of Dragonera before returning to Sant Elm along the Camí de Coll des Cairats, the Coll de ses Ànimes pass and the Finca Can Tomeví through the beautiful Tramuntana landscape.

4. hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana mountains: Puig des Tossals Verds

The strenuous and very rewarding circular hike around the Tossals Verds starts at the Cúber reservoir in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana. At the Cúber reservoir, you first hike back along the road to Sóller, where you will find a fairly steep ascent path to the Coll de Roca Mala right between the Puig de Rateta and the Tossals Verds. The breathtaking views from there of the reservoir, the centre of the island and the Tramuntana make this hiking tour on Mallorca particularly worthwhile. Continue down the mountain pass on rough paths to the Refugi Tossals Verds, up to the Coll de sa Basola and via the Font des Prat and the Coll des Coloms back to the starting point, always following the river and the water channels.

5. hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana mountains: Cala Tuent

A very beautiful and easy hike leads from Cala Tuent along the coast with wonderful views of the sea and the Tramuntana to the former waterworks. You start the hike to the left of Cala Tuent on an uphill path and reach the panoramic path, which leads you approx. 130 metres downhill through dense disseminated grass meadows to a rock face. There you follow the sign "Sa Fábrica / Font des Verger", which leads you downhill on a path that takes about 20 minutes and takes you directly to the waterworks. Some very nice photo opportunities around the water catchment basins, in the old waterworks and right by the water are worth the subsequent return journey along the same route.

These are just some of the countless routes for hiking tours on Mallorca in the Tramuntana mountains, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you would like to learn more about the sights you visit, the region and its inhabitants while hiking, guided hikes with an experienced guide are recommended. On an individual hiking holiday in Mallorca, for example, you can combine your own tours and guided hikes to discover the true beauty of the Balearic island.