COLLSACABRA : Rupit - Salt de Sallent

Download route https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-a-pie/to... Today's walk is simply a stroll through the charming town of Rupit, extending the walk along the Riera de Rupit on an easy, well-marked path to El Salt de Sallent, the largest waterfall in Catalonia, with a vertical drop of almost 100 meters when all its sections are combined. The water comes from the Riera de Rupit, a tributary of the Ter River, which originates in the upper Collsacabra region, one of the most beautiful natural areas in Catalonia. We start from the designated car parking area, which also has spaces for campervans with restrooms and electricity hook-ups for 2 euros per day. The suspension bridge crosses the Riera de Rupit. It's the most unique entrance to the village and one of its iconic landmarks. Built in 1945, it was completely restored a few years ago, making it entirely safe. Up to 10 people can cross at a time, and it's advisable not to swing on it. From there, we reach Barbacana Street, the main thoroughfare of this small village, and head towards the Plaza Mayor. On the left, you'll see the Church of San Miguel, whose Baroque style with white facades will surprise you, contrasting with the stone architecture of the rest of the village. We'll soon find the start of the 5 km round-trip trail, which is easy to follow. Just be careful with your shoes, as there are several muddy and wet sections along the way. During the walk, we pass through wooded areas, small waterfalls, and springs like the Fuente de la Pomareda, located roughly halfway along the trail. We continued along the trail at a leisurely pace, and as the path widened, we realized we were nearing our destination. Just over 300 meters from the waterfall, we found a viewpoint where we could appreciate the sheer magnitude of the cascade, truly spectacular, especially during the rainy season. Looking in the opposite direction, we could see, in addition to the fantastic scenery, the so-called Agullola, or "Nipple of Catalonia," a promontory detached from the cliff that holds a legend about giants… From the viewpoint, we retraced our steps back to Rupit, a journey that took us a little over an hour and a half. The path had slippery sections and was always overgrown with vegetation and surrounded by rock; after all, Rupit comes from the Latin word "rupes," meaning rock. Back in the town center, we walked up Carrer del Fossar, the most characteristic street in Rupit, which climbs from the church to the highest part of the village. We ascend a path that maintains the natural stone structure of the cliff itself, passing by charming houses with authentic rustic architecture. A prominent feature is the large rock that rises above the street and some of the houses, the site of the remains of a small castle built around the year 1000, where a Visigothic fortification likely existed before. It is precisely from this rocky castle that the first houses began to be built, giving rise to the village of Rupit. You will also notice that even the more recently built residential houses on the nearby slopes maintain the typical stone architecture, thus preserving the great charm of this landscape and architectural ensemble.