Do you want to go hiking in Madrid but don't know where to go? Don't worry, at the beginning the same thing happened to me. Little by little I have been discovering beautiful routes where you can breathe fresh air. Returning to the city with recharged batteries after a hike is the best.
This route has a little more unevenness, but being short and in good conditions, it is suitable for everyone. in good condition, it is suitable for everyone. The route is very well well signposted with yellow dots on the pine trees and signs at the points of interest. points of interest. The trail has this peculiar name because it was was marked by Eduardo Schmidt in 1926. It runs through pine forests and runs along part of an ancient Roman road.
👉 Check out the routeLocated in the National Park of the Sierra de Guadarrama and very close to Manzanares el Real. Very nice to walk, as you walk along the Arroyo de los Poyos and the Ventana, passing very close to the Refugio Giner de los Ríos. One of the most striking landmarks of the route is El Tolmo. It is called this way to a giant stone of 18 meters high and more than 500 tons, so you will recognize it without any problem. You don't have to be experienced to do this route and many school excursions go there.
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It is one of the most classic hiking routes in Madrid. Its route runs through forest roads and trails in good condition, with several points with fantastic views. It starts from the Monasterio del Paular, where you can leave the car, reach the Cascada del Purgatorio waterfall and from there start the way back. Where to eat? Halfway, sitting near the waterfall area. It lasts about four hours and is perfect for the whole family.
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