Tren del Ciment La Pobla de Lillet

This season, the Tren del Ciment, located in the Berguedà region, will be launched on March 23 and will be in circulation until November 3, 2024. During these months, travelers will be able to enjoy a unique experience in a aboard a tourist train with more than 100 years of history.

Known as “Carrilet”, it formerly linked the Asland cement factory, in the municipality of Castellar de n'Hug, with Guardiola de Berguedà. In this sense, the Tren del Ciment is presented as a railway jewel that also brings visitors closer to impressive landscapes. For 20 minutes and 3.5 kilometers, it crosses forests and places of great beauty located at the gates of one of the largest parks in Catalonia: the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, a place that is home to a great diversity of flora and fauna..

During the journey, this FGC train stops at the following stations: La Pobla de Lillet, La Pobla Centre, the Artigas Gardens and the Cement Museum, in Clot del Moro, in the municipality of Castellar de n'Hug.. At each of these four stops, travelers have the opportunity to get to know the surrounding attractions up close, through various activities and tourist offers.

Among the different options that can be discovered, the Llobregat Valley Historical Train Exhibition stands out, in La Pobla de Lillet, a must-see for lovers of the world of railways; the Puente Viejo or the Monastery of Santa María de Lillet, in La Pobla Centre; the Artigas Gardens, a work designed by the modernist architect Antoni Gaudí in the 20th century in gratitude to the Artigas family; the Cement Museum, a building that formerly housed the Asland factory, where visitors discover the history of the first cement factory in Catalonia. However, these last two destinations can be visited with the combined package 'A small trip, a big story', which includes the Ciment Train ticket and access to the Artigas Gardens and the Cement Museum.

And, finally, the Fuentes del Llobregat, where the Llobregat river is born, invite you to discover the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, along with the towns of Berguedà such as La Pobla de Lillet, with the majestic Gothic Pont Vell and Castellar de n'Hug, with its medieval charm and the spectacular landscapes of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park.

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New playground at Clot del Moro station

This play space invites children to delve into the industrial history of the area. Inspired by the railroad that transported coal, the park offers interactive elements to manipulate sand and water, simulating the transportation of materials and the production of cement. In addition, it has a water play element for the little ones. The Ciment Train Children's Park aims to connect families with local heritage through a fun and educational experience.

Heritage circuit through the former colony of the Asland cement factory

The route, signposted with information panels, allows you to discover or delve deeper into the history of one of the cradles of industrialization in Berguedà. The circuit includes the Asland factory, the hydroelectric power station, the lime kilns, the Güell chalet garden, the Sant Jaume hermitage, the workers' homes and the laundry, among other places. The objective of this circuit is to reclaim the factory complex and recover the buildings related to the colony from oblivion, while promoting the dissemination of the industrial heritage of Berguedà. The initiative has been financed with European funds and it is planned that in the future it will be expanded with a second phase that connects the colony with other key elements of the industrialization of the area, such as the source of the Llobregat river and the coal mines of La Village of Lillet.

Activities in the territory

Cement Museum

The Castellar de n'Hug Cement Museum takes visitors on a journey through time through its wide cultural offering, such as permanent exhibitions and itineraries, guided and dramatized tours, workshops... Proposals designed for all audiences.

The current Museum building was the old cement factory, which was in operation from 1904 to 1975. It is one of the most prominent manufacturing sites of Catalan industrialization, surrounded by a unique natural space. In fact, the factory and its surroundings were declared Cultural Asset of National Interest.

Artigas Gardens

Designed at the beginning of the 20th century by Antoni Gaudí, the greatest representative of Catalan modernism, they make up one of the most extravagant symbols of this cultural movement. It is a work of great beauty built in gratitude to the Artigas family, who hosted him in their home while he worked on the construction of the Chalet del Catllaràs.

Monastery of Santa María de Lillet.

Declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest, it is located in Alt Berguedà, on the outskirts of La Pobla de Lillet, in a privileged location on the side of a mountain, surrounded by meadows and crops.

Escape Room “Gaudí's Treasure”

Through an APP, the participants of this game will have to help the famous architect Antoni Gaudí solve an enigma and preserve his good reputation.

An outdoor Escape Room in La Pobla de Lillet and aimed at all audiences.

The Rotunda of San Clemente

Very close to the Monastery of Santa Maria de Lillet is this small church from the year 1000. Protected as a cultural asset of local interest, it is characterized by its circular floor plan and lack of windows.

La Pobla de Lillet:

Located in Alt Berguedà, it immerses visitors in a cultural journey. Here you can discover the Pont Vell, a majestic Gothic work on the Llobregat River, Gaudí's Artigas Gardens , the Ciment Train and the Monastery of Santa Maria, one of the most relevant in the region. It is an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Castellar de n'Hug

Located in the northeastern corner of Berguedà, at 1,450 meters above sea level, it is a small town with a special charm. Surrounded by the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, it offers spectacular natural landscapes, such as the source of the Llobregat River or the sources of Bastareny. The town retains a medieval character, with cobbled streets and stone houses, and the Romanesque church of Santa Maria de n'Hug stands out.

The Fountains of the Llobregat

Hidden under the Puigllançada, they are the source of the Llobregat River, one of the most important water courses in Catalonia. This corner of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park offers the possibility of enjoying the excitement of hiking and fresh water, inviting explorers and nature lovers to discover its charms.