Viewpoints & walks · Deià
Archduke's Path
The Archduke’s dry-stone path, hanging above the sea.
View in the app · free, no sign-upThe Camí de s'Arxiduc is the dry-stone path Archduke Ludwig Salvator had built in the late 19th century along the ridges above Valldemossa and Deià, part of the GR 221. It has a very good TripAdvisor score, where hikers praise dizzying views of Sa Foradada, Son Marroig and the bays of Deià, Port de Sóller and Palma, the ancient holm-oak woods, old charcoal pits, wild goats and shady picnic spots on the cliff edge. It's medium difficulty: about 11 km and 4 hours round trip from Valldemossa.
View on Google MapsReviewed in October 2026
Where to park
- RecommendedVenerable Sor Aina car parkCarrer de la Venerable Sor Aina, ValldemossaPaidRegulated zone. Check timetable and maximum stay on the parking meter. Do not enter streets reserved for residents. Destination is a mountain trail. Time depends on which section of the Camí de l’Arxiduc you wish to reach; walking distances vary.
- AlternativeRector Joan Mir car parkCarrer Rector Joan Mir, 13, ValldemossaPaidBlue zone. Check timetable and rates on the parking meter. Destination is a mountain trail. Time depends on which section of the Camí de l’Arxiduc you wish to reach; walking distances vary.
Nearby
Viewpoints & walks · 1.1 kmSes Puntes ViewpointThe Archduke's battlemented lookout above Valldemossa, on foot by permit
Viewpoints & walks · 1.3 kmMiramar MonasteryAn old estate between Valldemossa and Deià
Eat · 1.6 kmCan Costa1400s olive mill: timeless Mallorcan slow food and tranquil mountain views.
