The best mountain hikes in the Sistema Central Mountains
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Last updated: October 14, 2025
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1. Peñalara Summit – Zabala Refuge loop from Cotos
12.9km
05:08
570m
570m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.5
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31
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2. Hermana Mayor Summit (2,284 m) – Peñalara Summit loop from Cotos
14.2km
05:45
640m
640m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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31
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3. View of Circo de Gredos – Plataforma de Gredos loop from Navalperal de Tormes
18.3km
08:43
1,200m
1,200m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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16
hikers
4. Ecological trail – La Mira loop from Guisando
12.2km
07:03
1,210m
1,210m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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15
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5. Hielo Pulmones Waterfall loop from Cotos
11.1km
05:30
730m
730m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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12
hikers
6. Zabala Refuge loop from Cotos
6.17km
02:21
250m
250m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(1)
12
hikers
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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10
hikers
8. Morezón – Plataforma de Gredos loop from Navalperal de Tormes
13.0km
05:30
620m
620m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.0
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14
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9. La Maliciosa (2,227 m) loop from Antiguo Apeadero de Dos Castillas
12.0km
04:55
680m
680m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(1)
11
hikers
10. Mountaineering loop from Cuevas del Valle
8.13km
03:07
580m
580m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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