Puig de Maria hike

ROUTE OVERVIEW Puig de Maria

  • ca. 4,8 km
  • ca. 250 hm
  • 1,5 hours
  • easy
  • mostly shaded

This short hike takes you up Puig de Maria above Pollença—perfect if you want to enjoy a beautiful view and a little “mini-summit moment” in just a short amount of time. Here you’ll find the route, an interactive map, and a GPX track, plus our honest assessment of the difficulty and navigation. The trail is generally very clear (and even paved in some sections), but having the GPX file as a backup ensures you’ll stay completely relaxed—especially if you decide to take a detour on a whim or venture a few extra steps at the top.


Highlights of the hike to Puig de Maria

At the summit, there is a small monastery complex offering a stunning view of Pollença and the Carrer del Calvari—the 365 steps leading up to Calvary Hill!

What to keep in mind

A well-marked trail where you can’t get lost. The path starts out paved but becomes increasingly rugged and rocky.

starting point

Public, unpaved parking lot in Pollença ( 39.873262, 3.016544). If this lot is full, there is a smaller, paved parking lot right next to it.

WANT MORE HIKES LIKE THIS?

Then take a look at our overview of all hikes on Mallorca! This route is part of our hikes in the Tramuntana m ountains.

This route was also featured in our  Best of Mallorca guide to Tramuntana hikes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE Puig de Maria hike

WHERE DOES THE HIKE TO PUIG DE MARIA START?

Public, unpaved parking lot in Pollença ( 39.873262, 3.016544). If this lot is full, there is a smaller, paved parking lot right next to it.

HOW DIFFICULT IS THE TOUR TO PUIG DE MARIA?

The tour is easy — although there are some steep sections, the paths are well developed and the route is quite short.

HOW LONG DOES THE HIKE TO PUIG DE MARIA TAKE?

With a short break at the top, you should manage in about 2 hours in total.

CAN YOU GET LOST ON THE WAY?

Almost impossible, as in principle there is only one path. With our maps, however, it is of course even easier.

DO I NEED A SPECIAL APP FOR NAVIGATION?

No. Like all our routes, you can access the route directly in the browser with GPS location — without an app or registration. Just make sure you bring enough battery life or take a power bank for your smartphone with you.

ARE THERE ANY PLACES TO STOP FOR REFRESHMENTS ON THE ROUTE?

Not directly on the route, but in Pollença  there are plenty of cafés and restaurants.

IS THE ROUTE SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES?

We rate this route as easy, so it should be manageable even for children. However, due to the trail conditions in the upper section, it’s no longer easy to push a stroller.

WHAT ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ROUTE?

At the summit, there is a small monastery complex offering a stunning view of Pollença and the Carrer del Calvari—the 365 steps leading up to Calvary Hill!

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE?

A well-marked trail where you can’t get lost. The path starts out paved but becomes increasingly rugged and rocky.

Weather on the Puig de Maria hike

We provide a 24-hour forecast for planning your Puig de Maria hike — including temperature, rain, sunshine, cloud cover, plus wind speed and wind direction, for both the start point and the destination.

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