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Air Force Reservoir

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Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

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Location: Navacerrada, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

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1. La Maliciosa y Bola del Mundo — circular desde La Barranca

14.6km

06:17

1,000m

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

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2. La Barranca-La Maliciosa – Guadarrama National Park (PR-M 26)

11.2km

05:01

840m

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3. Las Canchas Viewpoint – Senda Ortiz loop from Cercedilla

12.4km

04:08

470m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Alvaro Hernandez

June 17, 2022

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 worthy of any great mountain in the world. On a clear day you can see the Maliciosa peak and the Bola del Mundo. Take advantage and take a photo.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

April 17, 2024

This reservoir, located on the Navacerrada River in the municipality of Navacerrada, has an interesting history. It was built in the 1950s to supply water to the Air Force Anti-Tuberculosis Sanatorium in La Barranca. After its closure, it was abandoned and, over the years, it has become a rich ecosystem that is home to species at risk of extinction such as the otter, various birds, mammals, fish and amphibians. All this makes this area of high environmental and landscape value.
If you ever have the opportunity to visit it, I recommend exploring its surroundings and enjoying the unparalleled views it offers. A true paradise for nature lovers! 🌿🚣‍♂️🌊

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Elevation 1,400 m

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Location: Navacerrada, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

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Air Force Reservoir

1. La Maliciosa y Bola del Mundo — circular desde La Barranca

2. La Barranca-La Maliciosa – Guadarrama National Park (PR-M 26)

3. Las Canchas Viewpoint – Senda Ortiz loop from Cercedilla

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