If you are thinking about going on a route, whether on foot or by bicycle, there are some basic tips you should keep in mind before heading out into the countryside. Hiking or cycling safely is not difficult, but much of what may happen depends on you, your actions and your decisions, so we recommend reading the advice provided in this article. Cover photo: Vadebici.
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Montseny, a natural space with high biodiversity
The Montseny is a protected natural space that represents an important source of biodiversity for our country. In this massif, you will find everything represented from Mediterranean lowland ecosystems to subalpine environments of the highest peaks, passing through humid mid-mountain forests. And if you do the Tourdera in its sections through the Montseny, you will easily see it, passing from Mediterranean holm oak forests on the sunny slopes to beech forests in the cooler and wetter areas.
Benefits of hiking and cycling for mental health
Hiking and cycling are very beneficial for our health, as we already explained in this previous article. However, today we want to delve a little deeper into the aspect of mental health benefits, as enjoying walking or cycling in nature not only strengthens our body but also has positive effects on our mind.
Autumn: a season of traditions and changes in the landscape
Autumn is one of the four seasons of the year in temperate zones which, astronomically, begins with the autumn equinox (in our region between September 22 and 23) and ends with the winter solstice (near December 21). Autumn is a time of major changes in the landscape, climate, etc., which makes it a “special” time to go on foot or bicycle trips that will fascinate us.
La Tourdera connecting sections (part 1): the case of Gualba
As you know, the Tordera Route and Arbúcies stream (Tourdera) is an itinerary that follows the course of the Tordera River and the Arbúcies stream in practically its entirety, but there are also some links to the route from towns near the river, such as Gualba, Massanes, Breda or Vallgorguina. In this article, we present the case of Gualba.
Tips for hiking
One of the main uses of the Tordera and Arbúcies stream route (Tourdera) is hiking. The goal of the Tourdera is for users to be able to discover the territory that these two rivers drain, through active tourism practices such as cycling or walking. In this article, we want to give you some tips to be able to enjoy hiking safely.
Benefits of hiking for our health
Hiking is a highly recommended activity to keep us at an adequate level of health. But if walking is good, practicing it in the heart of nature offers even greater benefits, which you will notice in your breathing, your heart system, and your immune system. In this article, we summarize some of the main benefits of walking in nature on itineraries such as the Tourdera.
