La Charca Verde (Río Manzanares) is one of the most famous and well-known areas of the wonderful area of La Pedriza, in summer it was called the "beach of the Sierra de Madrid".

Translated by

•

Andrés Escribano Abad

March 30, 2024

Hiking

After the Paz de la Charca the bravery of the apple orchards returns in the rapids.

Translated by

•

José Ramón

February 28, 2025

Hiking

How beautiful, go and listen to the water falling down the rocks and waterfalls in this area.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Manzanares River Rapids (La Charca Verde)

4.8

(28)

108

hikers

#1.

Manzanares River Source – Manzanares River loop from Manzanares el Real

15.4km

04:44

330m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(20)

174

hikers

#2.

Charca Verde – Manzanares River Source loop from Lanzadera a La Pedriza

12.3km

04:23

450m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.2

(10)

199

hikers

#3.

Manzanares River Waterfalls – Manzanares River loop from El Tranco

11.0km

03:25

240m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 1,130 m

Weather

Tuesday 31 March

14°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Manzanares El Real, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Nacimiento del Río Manzanares

El Yelmo

Collado de la Dehesilla

Cabeza de Hierro Mayor

Inicio de la subida a la Pedriza

Puente de Cantocochino

Circo Glaciar de Peñalara

Quebrantaherraduras Trail – La Pedriza

Pradera del Yelmo

Chorros del Río Manzanares

Chorros del Manzanares

Río Manzanares

Manzanares River Rapids (La Charca Verde)

#1.

Manzanares River Source – Manzanares River loop from Manzanares el Real

#2.

Charca Verde – Manzanares River Source loop from Lanzadera a La Pedriza

#3.

Manzanares River Waterfalls – Manzanares River loop from El Tranco

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️