Tourists explore remote Catalonia via historic Lakes Train
Travelers ride a vintage locomotive along a single track in northern Spain to reach hidden viewpoints and ancient trails.
Remote station offers wild views
Visitors alight at Santa Linya, a rough halt hewn from the mountainside with no ticket office or waiting room. The platform sits beside a shimmering turquoise lake flanked by pine forests in Pallars Jussà. A rocky trail leads up a limestone cliff toward the village of Santa Linya itself. This ascent covers three-and-a-half miles with a climb of 190 metres above sea level.
Historic line crosses rugged terrain
The Tren dels Llacs runs on a single track from Lleida north to La Pobla de Segur. The route follows the river valley through 40 tunnels and 75 bridges across 55 miles of pre-Pyrenees landscape. Travelers can choose between a modern panoramic train or a 1960s locomotive with original livery and period dining car.
Hikers reach hidden cliff edge
Guests continue four miles east through Spanish oaks and almond trees to find the Mirador del Balconet viewpoint. This location provides a sweeping view over Collegats Gorge where the Noguera Pallaresa River flows 300 metres below. Griffon vultures soar on thermals near their eyrie on the far side of the gorge.
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