Girona district, Catalonia, Spain

Places to visit near Ripoll

Ripoll is a town in Girona district, Catalonia, Spain, home to about 11,057 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 155 hill stations & viewpoints, 79 churches, 38 forts & heritage and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sant Miquel de la Roqueta (1 km), Turó de Sant Roc (2 km) and Puigbò (4 km).

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Ripoll at a glance

Location
Girona district, Catalonia, Spain
Population
about 11,057
Coordinates
42.2006° N, 2.1903° E
Places within 50 km
290 (290 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ripoll

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ripoll: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ripoll

155 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ripoll. The closest is Turó de Sant Roc (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ripoll

79 churches within 100 km of Ripoll. The closest is Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ripoll

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ripoll. The closest is Sant Miquel de la Roqueta (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ripoll

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ripoll. The closest is Parc del Castell de Montesquiu (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ripoll

3 museums within 100 km of Ripoll. The closest is Museu Industrial del Ter (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ripoll

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Ripoll. The closest is Cascada El Salt Del Mir (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ripoll

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ripoll
  2. 1 km Sant Miquel de la Roqueta · heritage site, Girona
  3. 3 km Puigbò · viewpoint, Girona
  4. 3 km Puig de Plana Ferriola · viewpoint, Girona
  5. 8 km Turó de Sant Roc · viewpoint, Girona
  6. 7 km Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol · church, Girona
  7. 8 km Back to Ripoll

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How to reach Ripoll

    All places near Ripoll by distance

    Within 15 km of Ripoll

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ripoll by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints155155Turó de Sant Roc (2 km)
    Churches7979Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3838Sant Miquel de la Roqueta (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Parc del Castell de Montesquiu (11 km)
    Museums33Museu Industrial del Ter (30 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascada El Salt Del Mir (15 km)
    Caves22Cova de les Encantades (24 km)
    Parks22Parc de Pedra Tosca (29 km)
    Other attractions11Santa Maria de Lluçà (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Pantà de Sau (35 km)

    Ripoll: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ripoll?

    Sant Miquel de la Roqueta (heritage site, about 1 km), Turó de Sant Roc (viewpoint, about 2 km), Puigbò (viewpoint, about 4 km), Puig de Plana Ferriola (viewpoint, about 7 km), Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol (church, about 8 km), Sant Sadurní de Sovelles (church, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ripoll?

    290 places on Spotwander: 155 hill stations & viewpoints, 79 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ripoll?

    Turó de Sant Roc, about 2 km by road; Puigbò (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ripoll?

    Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol, about 8 km by road; Sant Sadurní de Sovelles (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ripoll?

    Sant Miquel de la Roqueta, about 1 km by road; Castell de Llaés (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ripoll?

    Start in Ripoll, visit Sant Miquel de la Roqueta, then Puigbò, then Puig de Plana Ferriola, then Turó de Sant Roc, then Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ripoll?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ripoll

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