Jorba: Romanesque Castle, Churches and Routes

Jorba offers visitors historic buildings, named viewpoints and themed routes. If you’re looking for a hotel for a stay in Jorba, you can choose a focus on heritage, landscape views or a route with its own theme. The destinations differ in whether they centre on architecture, views or a particular historical or natural theme.

Castle and viewpoints

Castell de Jorba is a medieval Romanesque fortress and is listed as a historic monument with BCIN protection status—a Cultural Asset of National Interest. It stands on Puig de la Guàrdia at an altitude of around 500 metres and offers a viewpoint over the Òdena Basin.

Another landmark is Mirador de Sant Salvador, also known as Bandera de Jorba. It is located on a hill 571 metres high; from there, the view extends across the entire basin. The different names and elevations help distinguish the castle from the viewpoint as two separate destinations. A forest track leads from Jorba to the mirador, which the municipality describes as accessible to everyone. Conditions may vary seasonally; check them before your visit.

Churches, chapel and local landmarks

Església de Sant Pere was built between 1551 and 1558. Its late Gothic design is simple and imposing; the church is also included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia. A small chapel from a different period, Sant Sebastià i Sant Roc, stands on Plaça de la Font and dates from the 17th century.

Església de Sant Sebastià i de Sant Roc on Plaça de la Font is connected to the section of the Camí de Sant Jaume from Montserrat to Alcarràs. Inside, medieval elements of Jorba’s heritage are displayed: a capital from the castle, a sarcophagus and a baptismal font. The Romanesque Mare de Déu de la Sala, also known as Santa Maria de la Sala, is located in the southeastern part of the municipality.

Jorba’s landmarks also tell the story of its built heritage. The Creu de terme stands at the eastern end of the town centre, at the junction of Carrer Major and Carrer Nou, opposite the town hall. Pont del comte d’Aranda, also known as Pont Vell, crosses the Riera de Rubió on the old road. Its two identical round arches have a radius of 3.25 metres and rise 6.58 metres above the streambed.

Routes and cultural events

Via Blava Anoia is a 19-kilometre route along the Anoia River from Jorba to La Pobla de Claramunt. It is suitable for walkers, cyclists and families. Game routes offer other thematic focuses: the route “La Natura a Jorba”, described on 3 July 2024, is a family-friendly circular route to the Romanesque Mare de Déu de la Sala. A puzzle game helps participants discover the local wildlife.

The game route “La diplomàcia al Castell de Jorba”, described on 17 July 2024, uses games and QR codes to explore the history of the Barony of Jorba and the heritage administered by Guerau and Saurina de Jorba. The game routes therefore focus on wildlife and history as distinct themes, while Via Blava is defined by its riverside course and stated length.

Festa de Sant Isidre is an annual festival in Jorba that traditionally includes a walk to the Bandera. The 2026 Festa Major programme combined traditional events with popular culture, music, sport, gastronomy and family activities; future programmes may vary. If you’d like to plan your trip around a festival, check the specific dates and programme.

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