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El Gerdar

Catalunya  >  Spain

One of the largest fir forests on the Iberian Peninsula.

Added* by Àlex Sastre Prieto
Most recent update 2 Nisan 2026
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Description

El Gerdar is a high‑mountain forest area in the Catalan Pyrenees, known for its ancient fir woods. The heart of the area is the mountain hut of Refugio del Gerdar. An ideal place to observe birds associated with fir forests, and a good place to look for Kara ağaçkakan.

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Español: El Gerdar es uno de los bosques de abetos de alta montaña más grandes de la Península Ibérica. Un lugar idóneo para observar aves vinculadas a bosques de abetos, con especial protagonismo para el Kara ağaçkakan.

Details

Access

El Gerdar is located 15 minutes from the village of Esterri d'Àneu. You can park at the mountain hut of Refugio del Gerdar. Press P on the map for directions. The walking route shown on the map is about 1,5 km one way.

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Español: Se puede aparcar en el refugio del Gerdar, a 15 minutos de Esterri d'Àneu. Pulsa la tecla P en el mapa para obtener indicaciones sobre cómo llegar al aparcamiento. La ruta a pie que se muestra en el mapa tiene una longitud aproximada de 1,5 km en un solo sentido.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Mountainous

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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