Catllar Waterfall

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This short walk takes you to see the Catllar Waterfall on the Castellane, near Prades. It is a return trip along the same path. Enjoyable at any time of day.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.41 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 102 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 105 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,165 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,053 ft
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Catllar Waterfall - Salt Gros

Description of the walk

The start is in the village of Catllar, at the cemetery car park on Carrer del Salt Gros.

(S/E) Walk along the left-hand side of the cemetery, cross the bridge over the Castellane and continue to the right along the track until you reach the left-hand bend. Look for a yellow mark on the ground and on the tree.

(1) Continue straight on along a path below the track.

(2) Cross the Còrrec de les Eres and follow the path to the right which runs alongside the Castellane. Continue to the next junction.

(3) Carefully descend to the right along the path and continue to the waterfall.

(4) Turn back and follow the same route in the opposite direction to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,102 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.22 - alt. 1,102 ft - Bend. Track
  3. 2 : mi 0.33 - alt. 1,129 ft - Còrrec de les Eres, path junction
  4. 3 : mi 0.62 - alt. 1,161 ft - Turn-off for the waterfall
  5. 4 : mi 0.71 - alt. 1,112 ft - Waterfall
  6. S/E : mi 1.41 - alt. 1,102 ft - Car park

Notes

An easy walk requiring no special equipment other than good walking shoes and a swimsuit in case you fancy a dip.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 5366466

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great place. The "hike" actually takes 45 minutes there and back, and the main attraction is really the waterfall itself. I highly recommend bringing your swimsuit and even a picnic for a timeless moment by the waterfall.
A superb discovery

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Enrico 78
Enrico 78

Hello, good hike but a bit short

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Visbuburand
Visbuburand

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the forest, following a river for most of the way; there’s a pretty waterfall at the end.
It’s not a very long walk, but you can extend it once you reach the bottom by following the old irrigation canal along the opposite bank

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Nicole Villelongue
Nicole Villelongue

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very easy short hike. Ideal for spring, and lovely in summer if you bring sun cream and a swimsuit. The setting at the end is absolutely lovely – which is surprising given the severe water shortage in the area, yet the waterfall is a real sight to behold.

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