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Baixador de Vallvidrera

Barcelona  >  Spain

Located in Collserola Natural Park, this is a good site to look for forest birds, the tulirintatimali being the most wanted bird.

Added* by Arnau Bonan Barfull
Most recent update 20 maaliskuu 2026

Description

Baixador de Vallvidrera is located in Collserola Natural Park, in a forest area with pines, holly oaks and oaks, and a dense shrub undergrowth. The best way to visit the area is by walking, just following the path that starts close to the train station, and enters to the natural park. During the walk the Information Center of the Parc can be reached, and close to it there is a restaurant.

The most wanted species of the area is the exotic tulirintatimali, usually found in areas with dense undergrowth. Several interesting forest species can be heard and seen: vihertikka (sharpei), käpytikka, pikkutikka, pähkinänakkeli, and with luck käenpiika is present during the breeding season. varpushaukka and hiirihaukka are the most abundant raptor species, while tuulihaukka and kanahaukka can also be seen.

In summer some interesting breeding species are Kuhankeittäjä, vuoriuunilintu, and etelänsatakieli.

Details

Access

Baixador de Vallvidrera is located in Collserola Natural Park, close to Barcelona. The site can be reached by car or by train (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat) at the train station “Baixador de Vallvidrera” (1). Park the car in the parking of the train station, or nearby. Press P on the map for directions. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 1,2 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Flat , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

In summer it is recommended to visit the area in the early morning, and in the weekends, it can be crowded with people during all the year.

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