1.0Ara Lleidahttps://aralleida.cat/en/adminhttps://aralleida.cat/en/author/frame_zesv7n2g/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="p771zUmbwb"><a href="https://aralleida.cat/en/rutes/routes-around-solsona/">Routes around Solsona</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://aralleida.cat/en/rutes/routes-around-solsona/embed/#?secret=p771zUmbwb" width="600" height="338" title="“Routes around Solsona” — Ara Lleida" data-secret="p771zUmbwb" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://aralleida.cat/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script> https://aralleida.cat/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rutes-per-lentorn-de-Solsona.jpg352312The area around Solsona (El Solsonès), which is known as El Vinyet, conserves an age-old mosaic of woods, fields, rural houses and stone walls. The group of low-difficulty itineraries proposed here is apt for the whole family and allows visitors to discover quite unique corners and spaces. The Crypt of Olius, the Miracle Shrine and the Sierra of Sant Bartomeu are just a few of the destinations where walkers can discover the spectacular beauty of this comarca (local district).   A tour of El Vinyet Leave Solsona from the starting point on the riverbank and follow the River Negre until just past the Corb Spring. Take a path that climbs up on the left-hand side until the Creu Blanca area and then follow the tarmac track that heads off to the right. It is possible to enjoy beautiful views of El Castellvell (the Old Castle) de Solsona as you walk along this part of the route. A few metres further on, turn off to the left and follow the path that runs down to the Mare de la Font Park. Once there, it is possible to visit the botanical route which is the starting point for the trail that leads to the La Mina (Mine) spring. At the spring, follow a small path that climbs up to the left and make for the C-26 highway. Take the tarmac track that goes off to the right and which leads to the La Cabana del Ton (Ton’s Cabin) farmhouse; having passed by it, you will then come to the path that climbs up to El Castellvell. From here, you should head downhill to the urban nucleus of Solsona. Following the signpost, you will then come to the C-149a highway. Follow this road for about 400 metres and then turn left towards the service area where you will find a path that will take you to the Plaça de Sant Jordi square. Continue along the itinerary, skirting the old road to Torà, until you reach the Cal Llarg housing estate; from there, it is possible to continue on as far as the Chapel of Sant Bernat. Following the signs, you will leave this part of the town and should then follow a track that leads northward, until you reach the Ribalta Gully. Follow the gully as far as the treatment plant and then take a tarmac track that heads off to your right. Continue along this road until it comes to an end. You will now have an even better view of the magnificent sierras of Querol, El Verd and Ensija, and may even catch a glimpse of the mountain El Pedraforca and the Cadí Sierra behind them. Turn to the left and head down the tarmac road until, having past Cal Pubill, you come across a track to your right. Continue on to the end of that track, crossing the main road (the C-149) via a bridge, and then head off to the right until you reach the road to Manresa. Cross that road and take the path that leads down behind premises belonging to a construction company. Follow this path into an area of crop fields in the northern part of El Vinyet. Cross the Moriscots ditch and then turn to the left after Cal Ramon. Follow the track until you come to the Chapel of Sant Honorat; at the chapel, take the path that leads downhill, which will take you to the cemetery of Solsona. Now cross the road and head up to the left until you reach the path that coincides with the Sant Bartomeu route. Follow it across the LV-4241b until you reach the starting point.   The Riner Tower Begin at the starting point on the riverbank and follow the River Negre in a south-easterly direction. Go past the treatment plant and then, at the next turning, head off to the right, following the course of the river. Go past the house at Cal Sastre but then turn back towards the river bank, crossing the river a couple of times. The path constantly changes direction but never loses sight of the River Negre until after Casa Teixidor. When you are there, cross the river for the final time and go up a tarmac track that leads to the Torre de Riner (Riner Tower), which is close by. Once at the tower, you will see that it is possible to climb up it. Both the Riner Tower and the parish church of Sant Martí offer excellent vantage points that look out over the valley of the River Negre and the Estany Ditch.   The Ribalta Torrent As suggested by its name, this itinerary follows the course of the Torrent (rushing stream) de Ribalta. The route is flat and does not present any technical difficulties, with footbridges and tunnels facilitating movement through the area. Begin at the starting point on the riverbank and follow the right-hand bank of the River Negre heading in a south-easterly direction. While still within the built-up area, cross the river and continue along its left bank. You will then come to a wide track, which you should follow as far as the treatment plant. This final section of the route, which is known as the Camí de la Ribera (Riverbank Path), is very popular amongst walkers from Solsona. The proximity to the River Negre throughout the itinerary allows walkers to discover points of significant ecological interest, such as the riverbank woods (which include a recently established ash plantation) and some quite unique examples of willow trees. It is also possible to observe fauna or, at least, to detect signs of its presence. This route is particularly recommendable for older walkers and families and is very agreeable during hot periods as it is protected by the shade of large trees.   The Afrau Bridge Leave Solsona heading in the direction of the Cabana del Geli (Geli’s Cabib) housing estate. The first section of the itinerary runs along the banks of the River Negre, but the