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Permit requirement in the Tramuntana: Who will close off our paths?

How access rights work on Mallorca’s traditional mountain paths

Traditional Mallorca paths may rely on historic use rights, so changing access rules needs clear legal mapping.

Published: April 23, 2026
Permit requirement in the Tramuntana: Who will close off our paths?

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Are hiking access rights in Mallorca protected by law on old mountain paths?

Not always in a simple, uniform way. In Spain, some access rights on traditional paths are based on long-standing customary use rather than a single nationwide rule. That is why changing access in the Tramuntana would require very clear mapping and legal certainty.

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