Guadarrama’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Guadarrama. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Seat of Philip II

From this natural observatory the monarch contemplated the development of the works of the Monastery.

Some experts assure that these granite seats, for the king and two companions, are the …

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Siete Picos

Los Siete Picos is a mountainous formation of the Sierra de Guadarrama, in the Central System of the Iberian Peninsula, located on the border between the Spanish provinces of Madrid and Segovia.

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Pico Abantos

One of the classic peaks of the Guadarrama mountain range. Easy ascent along the GR-10 and good views from the summit.

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Las Canchas Viewpoint

The Las Canchas viewpoint is an extraordinary panoramic point of the Barranca Valley, enclosed by the Guarramillas and Maliciosa massifs. The enigmatic and mysterious name of Maliciosa appears on several …

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Trail Between the El Gasco Dam and Molino de la Hoz

The section that reaches the viewpoint of the El Gasco dam is a pass, both up and down.

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Scots Pine Forests of La Barranca

The Scots pine forest is the dominant forest environment in the Barranca valley. It is a very long-lived tree that can exceed 600 years of life and more than 40 …

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El Elefantito Rock Formation

The path follows the main path uphill, leaving to the left the detour that approaches the Cinco Cestos climbing area. In some places doubts may arise but the milestones always …

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Somontano Peak

The path leaves the forest, the pines disappear and the vegetation becomes a resistant cover of bearberry, broom and mountain scrub with some daring and solitary pine that defies the …

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Pine of the Chain

Ricardo Urgoitiz, director of the newspaper 'El Sol', had the habit of walking through the pine forest towards the Navalmedio stream and the Cortes meadow. Also rest in the shade …

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Hornillo Waterfall

The Hornillo Waterfall belongs to the circular hiking route along the Hornillo River Path. One of the best routes in the Community.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Guadarrama

Seat of Philip II

Siete Picos

Pico Abantos

Las Canchas Viewpoint

Trail Between the El Gasco Dam and Molino de la Hoz

Scots Pine Forests of La Barranca

El Elefantito Rock Formation

Somontano Peak

Pine of the Chain

Hornillo Waterfall

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