Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station — Attraction in Collbató

We had some extra time during our tour of Montserrat. So glad we rode the Funicular de Sant Joan to the top. The funicular is just over 1,600 feet in length and takes a swift six minutes but is still the steepest funicular in Spain. It’s thoroughly modernized now but has a history dating back to 1918. It’s enough to get your adrenaline going a little if heights unnerve you. But just grab a hand of someone and enjoy the ride. Atop, if able, I recommend you take one of the walking paths a little ways. The views across the other side of the mountain...

Return ticket costs €13. Tram runs every 20mins when we were there, but check the time table to be sure. Plan your trip be at the station early to avoid missing your tram when queue can be long. The cable car takes a very steep route up St Joan. Sit facing the monastery for a fantastic view of Monserrat valley! View at the top is also worth the ticket alone with great views of Monserrat and also the belly below and even the French alps. Go earlier in the morning to avoid queues and also better chance of...

When you go to Montserrat, you really should hike around the mountain trails. That being said, the mountain is quite steep, so it's much nicer to hike down than up. The funicular railway is a pretty neat way of getting to the top! The whole trip takes about 10-15 minutes, and the car itself is interesting.

Like everything else, the sooner you get to it, the shorter the line is to go up it. There's only one bathroom at the top and it's a unisex, so if you need to use the restroom, I'd recommend doing so...