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Sistema Central Mountains

Sistema Central Mountains

The best running trails in the Sistema Central Mountains

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Running in the Sistema Central Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Sistema Central Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

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1. Laguna Grande, Laguna de los Pájaros y Pico de Peñalara — circular desde Puerto de Cotos

13.2km

02:17

590m

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2. La Barranca-La Maliciosa - trail run in the Guadarrama National Park (PR-M 26)

11.1km

02:06

840m

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3. Bonus route: Maratón Alpino Madrileño

46.0km

07:58

2,340m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Mirador de Las Canchas por Camino Ortiz – running circular through the Parque Nacional de Guadarrama

9.22km

01:16

390m

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5. Alto de Guarramillas (Bola del Mundo) y La Maliciosa — ida y vuelta desde el Puerto de Navacerrada

12.7km

02:04

680m

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6. Yelmo de la Pedriza y el Tolmo — circular desde Canto Cochino

9.35km

02:13

580m

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7. Paseo Fluvial de Plasencia – circular by the Jerte river

8.25km

00:51

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Cabeza Líjar y La Salamanca — circular desde el embalse de La Jarosa

17.9km

02:44

800m

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9. Puente de San Lázaro by the Paseo Fluvial Plasencia, Aguas Abajo — circular by the Pantano de Plasencia

15.3km

01:36

90m

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10. Pico Peñalara via the Glacial Circus - circular from Puerto de Cotos through the Guadarrama National Park

9.87km

01:50

550m

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The best running trails in the Sistema Central Mountains

1. Laguna Grande, Laguna de los Pájaros y Pico de Peñalara — circular desde Puerto de Cotos

2. La Barranca-La Maliciosa - trail run in the Guadarrama National Park (PR-M 26)

3. Bonus route: Maratón Alpino Madrileño

4. Mirador de Las Canchas por Camino Ortiz – running circular through the Parque Nacional de Guadarrama

5. Alto de Guarramillas (Bola del Mundo) y La Maliciosa — ida y vuelta desde el Puerto de Navacerrada

6. Yelmo de la Pedriza y el Tolmo — circular desde Canto Cochino

7. Paseo Fluvial de Plasencia – circular by the Jerte river

8. Cabeza Líjar y La Salamanca — circular desde el embalse de La Jarosa

9. Puente de San Lázaro by the Paseo Fluvial Plasencia, Aguas Abajo — circular by the Pantano de Plasencia

10. Pico Peñalara via the Glacial Circus - circular from Puerto de Cotos through the Guadarrama National Park

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