a0147 - Sant Feliu abandoned Cement Factory

As part of the Ruins and Abandoned Buildings of Catalonia collection, this 13km meduim hiking route is view the abandoned Sant Feliu Cement factory and mine.

A quarry whose operation began in 1920 in the southeast foothill of Puig de Olorda was enlarged by the addition of another older quarry called Can Ferrers o Can Farras, located further north, with both quarries then included in the Sanson concession. Most parts of the quarry are within the Sant Feliu de Llobregat township, although the northern front of the open pit is within the Molins de Rei township and the east front of the open pit is within the Barcelona township.

The modern cement factory dates from 1967 until it's closure as an operational factory in early 2000s. From the quarries, Silurian-Devonian limestone was extracted for the cement manufacturing and transported to the factory via giant aerial conveyor belts. The factory was owned by Cemex but was purchased by molins cementos shortly before operations ceased.

The quarries and surrounding landscape is now undergoing a process of restoration to parkland.

The Factory is an ABANDONED (production ceased) site and is not safe to visit inside. Access is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and the site is permanently monitored by video cameras and patrolled by on site security. Police will be summoned if you try to break into the factory.

This hiking route starts at Sant Feliu de Llobregat Renfe station and ascends along a road passing the cement factory. Staying on this road as it ascend to the Puig de Olorda summit then on to Sant Creu d'Olorda chapel and picnic/restaurant area.

from here back track and descend via more mine buildings and conveyors to Castellciuró castle ruins overlooking the Llobregat valley via a mixed forestall trail. finsih at Moulins de Rei Renfe train station.

The Cement factory can be viewed from the outside, ensuring to stay on the road and outside of the fence line, never crossing any of the marked danger signs or barriers.

The various conveyor belt systems in the mine area can also be viewed from the paths but are heavily corroded and not to be used in any form as bridges or for climbing.

Allow 4-6 hours to complete route.

For train maps, tips on where to eat and more photos of this route, visit the Barcelona Travel Hacks website.

The Sant Feliu abandoned Cement Factory route is part of the Collserola Natural Park collection.