Which is the highest mountain in Mallorca?

The mountains on Mallorca

Mallorca is home to the large Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in the northwest, covering more than 1,000 km2. There is also the Serra de Llevant to the east. The coast of the Serra de Tramuntana is very popular and known for places like Port de Soller, Estellencs, Deia and Polença with the Cap de Formentor (the coast stretches over 90km).

The Tramuntana mountains offer numerous hiking trails, mountain tours, hidden beaches and very high mountains. But which is the highest mountain in Mallorca?

The highest mountains in Mallorca

The Puig Major mountain (1,445 m)

• 🏞️ At 1,445 m, Puig Mayor is the highest mountain in Mallorca and is located in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range.
• ❄️ In winter, the mountain is often covered in snow.
• 🛡️ The summit of Puig Mayor is a restricted military area and was used by the US army, among others.
• 🇪🇸 Today there is a Spanish air force squadron on the summit.
• 🚙 A road leading to the summit was planned and built by Italian engineer Antonio Paretti.
• 🏞️ At the foot of Puig Mayor there are two reservoirs that supply Palma with drinking water.
• 🌍 The Serra de Tramuntana is now a protected World Heritage Site.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yaEujF3sSLoQniTVA

 

The Puig de Massanella mountain (1,365 m)

• ⛰️ At 1,364 m, Puig de Massanella is the second highest mountain in Mallorca and is located in the Serra de Tramuntana.
• 🚗 The ascent begins at the parking lot south of the Lluc monastery.
• 💰 Hikers have to pay an “entrance fee” of €6 per person, which is used to maintain the hiking trails.
• 🌳 The ascent leads through an oak forest and finally over a tree line.
• 🗺️ There are two paths to the summit, but they are poorly marked.
• ❄️ On the route over the Pla de Sa Neu you will find the ruins of former snow houses.
• 🌄 From the summit, you have a breathtaking view of a large part of the island, other peaks of the Tramuntana mountains and the sea.
• 🚶‍♀️ A good sense of direction and mountaineering experience are required for the ascent and descent.
• 🌧️ In bad weather, we advise against going up.
• 🍽️ At the parking lot of the Lluc monastery is the Sa Font Cuberta restaurant, where you can stop for a bite to eat.
• 💧 There is a fountain at the restaurant where you can fill water bottles.
• 🏨 Simple overnight accommodation is available at Lluc Monastery, for which you have to register.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iAe72WY3HrBngKSG6

 

The Tossals Verds (1,115 m)

• 🏞️ Tossals Verds is a popular hiking destination on Mallorca with an altitude of 1,115 m.
• 🥾 The hike often starts at the Cúber reservoir at an altitude of 750 m.
• 🔄 There are various routes, such as circling the mountain or ascending from the north or south.
• ✈️ On the way there is a depression with the wreckage of a Cessna 150 Commuter.
• 🌳 The trail continues through a scree terrain and an olive grove to the Refugi des Tossals Verds, where picnic benches invite you to linger.
• 💦 There is also a tap for filling up water bottles.
• 🏜️ The southern ascent leads through a gorge and is well marked.
• 🍃 The way back is via the wooded north side to the Coll des Coloms at an altitude of 808 m with a wonderful view of the Gorg Blau.
• 🚗 If you follow the circular route, you will eventually reach the parking lot at the Cúber reservoir again.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mw9iuM2WHehVDXbJ6

 

The Puig de sa Rateta (1,113 m)

• 🚶‍♂️ The hike to Puig de sa Rateta (1,113 m) starts at the Cúber reservoir and is of medium to high difficulty.
• 🚘 The parking lot for the starting point of the hike is located on the MA-10, which connects Escorca with Sóller.
• ⛰️ The Puig de sa Rateta is part of a triple formation of three peaks, together with the Puig de na Franquesa and the Puig de l`Ofre.
• 🏞️ The hike begins with a circuit of the reservoir on a relatively flat path.
• 📌 The routes are marked with yellow and red markings and cairns.
• ❄️ On the way to the top are the remains of an old snow house where ice was once produced.
• 🗻 Once at the top, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Cúber reservoir, Gorg Blau and Puig Mayor in the background.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GoAPmeJRXC1u93447

The Puig de Tomir mountain (1,103 m)

• 🗺️ Puig Tomir is a 1,103 m high mountain near the pilgrimage site of Lluc.
• 🥾 The hike starts at Lluc Monastery (480 m) and leads along the GR 221 long-distance hiking trail to Puig de Tomir.
• 🏠 On the way, you will pass the Refugi son Amer (540 m), a mountain hut with bedrooms.
• 🏔️ The ascent to Puig de Tomir is via a bumpy mountain path and a rocky plateau with via ferrata-like passages that are secured.
• 👣 The path to the summit is marked by piles of stones.
• 🍽️ After the hike, you can refresh yourself and eat at the Sa Font Cuberta restaurant at the Lluc monastery.
• 🏨 The monastery also offers overnight accommodation.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YYfwoT1MqgFnv7Yt5

The Puig de Ofre (1,098 m)

The Serra de Alfabia mountain (1,070 m)

The Puig de n’Ali (1,035 m)

The Puig de Galatzó (1,027 m)

The Puig Roig mountain (1,002 m)

Which is your favorite mountain on Mallorca? To be honest, ours is the Sant Salvador mountain in the southeast of Mallorca, with only 509 m, but still one of the most breathtaking panoramic views over the island (and by the way, the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises…).