La Peñota, with its 1945 meters of altitude, rises between the Castilian and Madrid plateaus. The peak is a spectacular pile of stacked granite masses. La Peñota marks the limits of the Sierra de Guadarrama national park.

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June 10, 2023

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Impressive sights. You have to climb rocks in the last meters.

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Robert

June 19, 2021

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Good physical shape.

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1. La Peñota and Peña del Águila Loop from Cercedilla

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Hike the difficult 10.9-mile La Peñota and Peña del Águila Loop from Cercedilla, gaining 3239 feet with panoramic views.

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2. King's Pass – La Peñota Peak loop from Cercedilla

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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. La Peñota Peak – Spring loop from Cercedilla

13.4km

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,900 m

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1. La Peñota and Peña del Águila Loop from Cercedilla

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