Carretera de les Aigües
NODE-34 • parks19th Century - Present

Carretera de les Aigües

Scenic 10-kilometer flat ridge balcony across Collserola overlooking the city

41.417800°N, 2.106700°E•mountain Axis
Documented Historiographical History

Constructed in the late 19th century as a service road for the municipal water pipeline that carried drinking water across the mountains.

Architectural & Symbolic Reading

A continuous unpaved balcony maintaining a flat elevation of 280 to 300 meters, ideal for walking, running, and cycling with complete panoramic views.

Historical Legends & Mysteries

Provides clear sightlines of the entire metropolitan basin, from the Pyrenees in the distance to the coastal river deltas and the Mediterranean.

Related Tags:#Carretera de les Aigües#Collserola#Panoramic Balcony#Running Trail#Skyline

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