The Top 20 Lakes in the Sistema Central Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Sistema Central Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Sistema Central Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 15, 2025
Actually the one you see in the photos is the dam of the streams. Valmayor's is the one below
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Crossing the dam bridge you can see wonderful views of the Sierra de Madrid, Los Siete Picos and La Bola del Mundo. You can also see the extension of the Valmayor Reservoir.
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The path jumps over a rocky hill and reaches the bridge over the Laguna de Peñalara stream, which is the natural drainage of the Laguna Grande. The Hoya de Peñalara …
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Upon reaching the dam, most sigh exclaiming at the surprise of finding this conjunction of water and views in the heart of the Community of Madrid when the landscape is …
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Site that gives us fresh water to recharge the bottles and continue on our way. Taking advantage of resting here is a good idea, it is a particularly quiet and picturesque place.
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The “Laguna del Gato” is a shallow, seasonal lagoon restored by the Community of Madrid within the Habitat Recovery Program for amphibians in the Community's Livestock Route Network.
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This refuge, located at the foot of Almanzor at an altitude of 1,950 meters, is a guarded refuge located in the southern part of the Laguna Grande de Gredos. Opened …
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Site on the side of the road that offers us one of the best panoramic views of the Pinilla reservoir and the town of Lozoya. Following the same path, you …
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High granite slab that you find when surrounding the Valmayor reservoir when the water level is high. If you do it clockwise you will have to unclimb it, it is …
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El Charco del Trabuquete is one of the most beautiful and frequented natural pools in Valle de la Vera. The fact that you have to walk about 3 km to …
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