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.

Laguna Grande, Laguna de los Pájaros y Pico de Peñalara — circular desde Puerto de Cotos	Expert 02:17 13.2km
La Barranca-La Maliciosa - trail run in the Guadarrama National Park (PR-M 26)	Expert 02:06 11.1km
Bonus route: Maratón Alpino Madrileño	Expert 07:58 46.0km
Alto de Guarramillas (Bola del Mundo) y La Maliciosa — ida y vuelta desde el Puerto de Navacerrada	Expert 02:04 12.7km
Mirador de Las Canchas por Camino Ortiz – running circular through the Parque Nacional de Guadarrama	Expert 01:16 9.22km
Yelmo de la Pedriza y el Tolmo — circular desde Canto Cochino	Expert 02:13 9.35km
Paseo Fluvial de Plasencia – circular by the Jerte river	Intermediate 00:51 8.25km
Puente de San Lázaro by the Paseo Fluvial Plasencia, Aguas Abajo — circular by the Pantano de Plasencia	Expert 01:36 15.3km
Cabeza Líjar y La Salamanca — circular desde el embalse de La Jarosa	Expert 02:44 17.9km

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Laguna Grande, Laguna de los Pájaros y Pico de Peñalara — circular desde Puerto de Cotos
02:17
13.2km
10:21/km
590m
590m
Expert
5.0
(4)
223
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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2
La Barranca-La Maliciosa - trail run in the Guadarrama National Park (PR-M 26)
02:06
11.1km
11:23/km
840m
840m
Expert
5.0
(1)
120
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Bonus route: Maratón Alpino Madrileño
07:58
46.0km
10:23/km
2,340m
2,340m
Expert
5.0
(2)
115
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4
Alto de Guarramillas (Bola del Mundo) y La Maliciosa — ida y vuelta desde el Puerto de Navacerrada
02:04
12.7km
9:48/km
680m
680m
Expert
119
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Mirador de Las Canchas por Camino Ortiz – running circular through the Parque Nacional de Guadarrama
01:16
9.22km
8:12/km
390m
390m
Expert
4.0
(1)
103
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Yelmo de la Pedriza y el Tolmo — circular desde Canto Cochino
02:13
9.35km
14:15/km
580m
580m
Expert
67
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Paseo Fluvial de Plasencia – circular by the Jerte river
00:51
8.25km
6:11/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
62
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Puente de San Lázaro by the Paseo Fluvial Plasencia, Aguas Abajo — circular by the Pantano de Plasencia
01:36
15.3km
6:15/km
90m
90m
Expert
54
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Cabeza Líjar y La Salamanca — circular desde el embalse de La Jarosa
02:44
17.9km
9:12/km
800m
800m
Expert
4.0
(2)
43
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.