Hiking Routes

Hiking trail in the Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca

Hiking Routes

Hiking guide to Mallorca organised by level: easy walks, moderate routes, advanced hikes and long-distance routes through natural parks.

Hiking safety

Before you set out

Distances and times are approximate. Check the weather forecast, trail conditions and access restrictions before setting out. Carry water, wear suitable footwear and keep your phone charged. In an emergency, call 112.

Easy walks and routes

  • Parc Natural de Mondragó

    Santanyí

    Difficulty:
    Easy
    Duration:
    Between 15 and 60 minutes depending on the itinerary
    Type:
    Circular

    The park offers several short, official waymarked itineraries through pine woods, farmland and coves in the south of the island.

    ⚠️ Natural terrain with unshaded stretches: bring water and sun protection if walking with children.

  • Wooden boardwalk over water in the wetland

    Parc Natural de s'Albufera

    Muro / sa Pobla

    Difficulty:
    Easy
    Duration:
    Several itineraries of differing length
    Type:
    Several itineraries

    Flat, waymarked walks through Mallorca's most important wetland, with bird hides spread across the area.

    ⚠️ Check at the reception centre which itineraries are open on the day of your visit.

  • Water running between trees and rocks in the wood

    Ses Fonts Ufanes

    Campanet

    Difficulty:
    Easy
    Duration:
    Short walk from the estate entrance
    Type:
    There and back

    Short walk through the holm-oak wood of the public Gabellí Petit estate to the natural monument of the springs.

    ⚠️ The springs only flow after enough rainfall, so there may be no water during your visit.

  • Stone building of the Bonany sanctuary

    Puig de Bonany

    Petra

    Difficulty:
    Easy to moderate
    Duration:
    2–2.5 hours there and back
    Type:
    There and back

    Walk up from Petra along country tracks to the Bonany sanctuary, with wide views over the Pla de Mallorca.

    ⚠️ The sanctuary can also be reached by car; this entry describes the walk up from Petra.

  • Puig de Maria

    Pollença

    Difficulty:
    Easy to moderate
    Duration:
    2–2.5 hours there and back
    Type:
    There and back

    Uphill, partly cobbled path from Pollença to the Puig de Maria sanctuary, with views over the bay.

    ⚠️ The climb is continuous and the cobbles are slippery when wet: wear footwear with good grip.

Moderate routes

  • Camí des Correu

    Esporles – Banyalbufar

    Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Duration:
    About 2 h 40 min (7.6 km one way)
    Type:
    Linear

    Historic postal path between Esporles and Banyalbufar, with cobbled sections and Tramuntana woodland. It is part of the GR 221.

    ⚠️ This is a linear route: plan your return or transport from Banyalbufar before setting out.

  • Cala Bóquer

    Port de Pollença

    Difficulty:
    Easy to moderate
    Duration:
    1.5–2 hours there and back
    Type:
    There and back

    Walk through the Bóquer valley, between rock walls, down to a sheltered cove popular with birdwatchers.

    ⚠️ There is almost no shade and the final stretch is stony and uneven.

  • Castle on a hilltop with access steps

    Castell d'Alaró

    Alaró

    Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Duration:
    1.5–2 hours there and back from Es Verger
    Type:
    There and back

    Cobbled climb from the Es Verger area up to the rock castle, with views over the plain and the Tramuntana.

    ⚠️ The access road to Es Verger is narrow and demanding. This time does not cover the full route from Alaró village, which is considerably longer.

  • Hermitage on a hilltop with palm trees in front

    Ermita de Betlem

    Artà / Betlem

    Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Duration:
    2.5–3 hours there and back depending on the starting point
    Type:
    There and back

    Path up to the 19th-century hermitage in the Artà hills, with views over the bay of Alcúdia.

    ⚠️ There is ascent, natural terrain and considerable sun exposure: it is not a simple stroll for small children.

  • Sa Trapa

    Sant Elm

    Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Duration:
    3–4 hours there and back
    Type:
    There and back

    Route from Sant Elm to the former monastic site of Sa Trapa, with continuous views towards sa Dragonera.

    ⚠️ Uneven terrain and very little shade; avoid the middle of the day in summer.

  • Barranc de Biniaraix

    Sóller / Biniaraix

    Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Duration:
    3–4 hours for a partial there-and-back walk
    Type:
    There and back

    Traditional cobbled path climbing the ravine between terraces, olive groves and dry-stone bridges.

    ⚠️ It has several variants of differing length: decide how far to climb and return the same way. Continuous ascent.

  • Talaia d'Alcúdia

    Alcúdia (Ermita de la Victòria)

    Difficulty:
    Moderate to demanding
    Duration:
    3–4 hours
    Type:
    There and back

    Climb from the Ermita de la Victòria up to the watch point, with panoramas over the bays of Pollença and Alcúdia.

    ⚠️ Rocky terrain with some exposed sections. Not advisable for small children or anyone who suffers from vertigo.

Advanced hiking

  • Sa Costera

    Sóller – Cala Tuent

    Difficulty:
    Demanding
    Duration:
    5–6 hours
    Type:
    Linear

    Long traverse along the northern Tramuntana coast between old stone buildings, olive terraces and cliffs.

    ⚠️ This is not an easy coastal stroll: it demands good fitness and a planned return transport, as it is a linear route.

  • Puig de Galatzó

    Es Capdellà / Puigpunyent

    Difficulty:
    Demanding
    Duration:
    4.5–5.5 hours depending on the itinerary
    Type:
    Circular

    Ascent of one of the most recognisable peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana, over mountain terrain with significant ascent.

    ⚠️ Requires previous mountain experience, proper navigation and plenty of sun protection. Several access itineraries exist.

  • Stony riverbed between the vertical canyon walls

    Torrent de Pareis

    Escorca – Sa Calobra

    Experienced hikers only

    Difficulty:
    Very demanding / technical
    Duration:
    5–6 hours as a guide, with considerable variation
    Type:
    Linear

    Descent of Mallorca's most famous canyon, with down-climbs, boulders and technical steps. It is not a conventional tourist walk.

    ⚠️ Going with a professional guide is strongly recommended. Do not enter in rain or forecast rain, storms, damp conditions in the torrent, extreme heat or on wet rock. There is a risk of flash floods, falls and dehydration, and there is no phone coverage along much of the route.

Long-distance routes and natural parks

  • Dry-stone wall beside woodland

    GR 221 — Ruta de Pedra en Sec

    Serra de Tramuntana

    Difficulty:
    Varies by stage
    Duration:
    Long-distance route divided into stages
    Type:
    Linear

    Long-distance path crossing the Serra de Tramuntana along historic dry-stone trails, with refuges along the way.

    ⚠️ Check the Consell de Mallorca official website for open stages, variants, refuges and incidents before setting out.

  • Sea view from a hilltop in the park

    Parc Natural de la Península de Llevant

    Artà

    Difficulty:
    Various levels
    Duration:
    Numerous itineraries of differing length
    Type:
    Several itineraries

    Natural park in the north-east with several official waymarked itineraries across low hills, holm-oak woods and coastline.

    ⚠️ It is not a single route: choose the itinerary according to your fitness, the temperature and the time available.

Hiking safety

  • Avoid the middle of the day during heat episodes.
  • Do not enter torrents if it has rained or there is a risk of storms.
  • Respect private property and trail signage.
  • Leave no litter: take everything back with you.
  • Do not rely on Google Maps alone to navigate in the mountains.

Themed route

Literary route — Walking on Words

Cultural itinerary through the places in Mallorca linked to writers and literature. It is not a mountain route: it runs through villages and roads.

Place of interest

Castell de Santueri — Felanitx

Medieval rock castle above Felanitx, with views over the south and east of the island. Listed as a place of interest, not as a hiking route.