OpenAir Tools — Outdoor Planning & Performance

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Choose Your Pace

Four speed profiles from trail runner to explorer.

Set Your Dates

Pick a start date and daily walking hours.

Add Rest Days

After generating your itinerary you can add rest days along the way.

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View each day's segment with trail details.

GPX Downloads

Export a free GPX route file for each day of your trek.

Free GR221 GPX Route Files

Download free GPX route files for the GR221, split by day to match your personal itinerary. Our route planner generates individual GPX tracks for each of your stages, from Port d'Andratx through the Serra de Tramuntana mountains to Port de Pollença.

Each GPX route file includes full elevation data and follows your chosen direction of travel. Load them onto Komoot, AllTrails, Garmin, OS Maps, or any GPS-compatible device. No sign-up required — just generate your itinerary and download.

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Hikers on the GR221 dry stone route above the Mediterranean coast of Mallorca

How Long Does the GR221 Route Take?

The GR221 runs approximately 137 km (86 miles) from Port d'Andratx to Port de Pollença along the spine of Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana, with around 5,200 m of ascent. How long it takes depends entirely on how you choose to travel it. Based on averaging 8 hours a day on the trail, here's what to expect.

Most walkers complete the GR221 as a self-guided walk in 8 to 10 days, covering 14 to 20 km per day with overnight stops in villages and mountain refuges. This is the classic pace: unhurried enough to enjoy the Mediterranean views, the dry stone craftsmanship and long lunches in Deià or Valldemossa.

For those who move light and fast, fastpacking the GR221 in around 5 days is a popular challenge, with 25 to 39 km days and serious climbing on rocky mountain terrain.

At the sharp end, experienced trail runners tackle the whole route in as few as 4 days, covering 31 to 39 km a day. It's a serious undertaking that combines endurance, mountain skills and heat management.

Our planner lets you adjust daily hours and speed profile to find the perfect schedule for however you choose to travel.

Sample GR221 Route Itineraries

Three ready-made route itineraries based around 8 hours per day. Use these as a starting point, or create your own custom route plan above.

Below are three sample GR221 route itineraries based on 8 hours of walking per day, from Port d'Andratx to Port de Pollença. Choose the pace that matches your fitness and style — click through for full day-by-day breakdowns with distances, elevation and descriptions. Use our free planner above to generate your own personalised version with exact dates and GPX downloads.

8-Day Hiker Route Itinerary

A steady-paced itinerary ideal for experienced walkers

The classic way to walk the GR221. At around 4 km/h with regular breaks, this 8-day self-guided itinerary is ideal for experienced walkers who want comfortable daily distances while soaking in the spectacular Mediterranean mountain scenery of Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana.

144 kmTotal distance

5,487mTotal ascent

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5-Day Fastpacker Route Itinerary

Covering more ground each day with a lighter pack

For fit, experienced walkers who want to push the pace on a self-guided trip. Averaging 5 km/h with minimal breaks, fastpacking the GR221 delivers bigger daily distances and a genuine sense of momentum across Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana. It demands fitness and confidence on mountain trails, but the reward is completing the route in under a week.

144 kmTotal distance

5,487mTotal ascent

View full 5-day route

4-Day Trail Runner Route Itinerary

An intensive route for experienced endurance athletes

The GR221 in four days is a serious self-guided undertaking — 31–39 km per day across Mallorca's most demanding mountain terrain. It combines endurance, mountain skills, and mental resilience. Carry light, move fast, and experience one of the great trail running challenges in the Mediterranean.

144 kmTotal distance

5,487mTotal ascent

View full 4-day route

Cobbled dry stone mule track climbing through the Serra de Tramuntana on the GR221

What to Expect on the GR221 Route

The GR221 — the Ruta de Pedra en Sec, or Dry Stone Route — is Mallorca's great long-distance walk, running roughly 137 kilometres from Port d'Andratx in the south-west to Port de Pollença in the north-east. It takes its name from the extraordinary dry stone engineering that carries the path: cobbled mule tracks, terraces, snow houses and charcoal platforms built over centuries.

The route begins on the harbour front at Port d'Andratx and climbs quickly into pine forest, passing Sant Elm with views of Dragonera island and the ruins of La Trapa, a Trappist monastery founded in 1810.

Beyond Estellencs and Banyalbufar the trail joins the historic Camí des Correu, the old postman's path to Esporles, before climbing through holm oak forest to Valldemossa and on over Es Caragolí to Deià, once home to Robert Graves.

From Sóller the route tackles the Barranc de Biniaraix, a UNESCO-protected staircase of more than 2,000 stone steps, then crosses the high heart of the Tramuntana via Coll de l'Ofre and Coll des Prat (1,200 m) to the monastery at Lluc.

The finish descends through pine woodland to Pollença and its Roman bridge, ending on the seafront at Port de Pollença. Rocky underfoot, sun-exposed and steep in places — but few trails in Europe pack this much variety into under 140 km.

Spring wildflowers and terraced hillsides on the GR221 in Mallorca

Best Time to Walk the GR221 Route

The GR221 is best walked in spring or autumn. Mallorca's summer heat makes the exposed, rocky mountain stages genuinely hard work, and some refuges close in the hottest months.

April and May are ideal: wildflowers on the terraces, comfortable temperatures, long daylight and reliable water. This is peak season on the trail, so book refuges and village accommodation early.

June can still be excellent, though temperatures climb quickly. Start early and carry more water than you think you need.

July and August are best avoided. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 30°C with little shade on the higher stages.

September and October bring the second season: warm sea, cooler hills and quieter paths. Autumn storms are possible, so pack a waterproof.

Winter walking is feasible on the lower stages, but snow and ice can affect Coll des Prat and the higher sections, and daylight is short.

Getting There & Transport

How do I reach the start at Port d'Andratx?

By Air — Palma de Mallorca (PMI) is the gateway airport, with year-round flights from across the UK and Europe. It is around 40 minutes by road from Port d'Andratx.

By Bus — TIB bus services run from Palma to Andratx and Port d'Andratx several times a day. Check current timetables at tib.org.

By Taxi / Transfer — Airport taxis and pre-booked transfers reach Port d'Andratx in under an hour, useful for early starts.

How do I get back from Port de Pollença?

By Bus — Regular TIB buses connect Port de Pollença with Palma and Palma airport in around 1 hour 15 minutes.

By Train — Take the bus to Inca, then the train on to Palma if you prefer rail for the final leg.

Private Transfer — Private transfers can return you to the airport or to Port d'Andratx if you left a car at the start.

GR221 Planner

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How Our Planner Helps

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GPX Downloads

Free GR221 GPX Route Files

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does the GR221 Route Take?

Sample GR221 Route Itineraries

8-Day Hiker Route Itinerary

5-Day Fastpacker Route Itinerary

4-Day Trail Runner Route Itinerary

What to Expect on the GR221 Route

Best Time to Walk the GR221 Route

Getting There & Transport

How do I reach the start at Port d'Andratx?

How do I get back from Port de Pollença?

Create Your GR221 Route Itinerary

Choose your Direction

Choose your Pace

Choose your Start Date

Choose your Daily Hours

Generate Your Instant Free Itinerary

How Our Planner Helps

Choose Your Pace

Set Your Dates

Add Rest Days

Interactive Map

GPX Downloads

Free GR221 GPX Route Files

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I wild camp?

How Long Does the GR221 Route Take?

Sample GR221 Route Itineraries

8-Day Hiker Route Itinerary

5-Day Fastpacker Route Itinerary

4-Day Trail Runner Route Itinerary

What to Expect on the GR221 Route

Best Time to Walk the GR221 Route

Getting There & Transport

How do I reach the start at Port d'Andratx?

How do I get back from Port de Pollença?