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Real Sitio De San Ildefonso

Fuenfría Spring

Natural Monuments

Real Sitio De San Ildefonso

Fuenfría Spring

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Fuenfría Spring

Name: Fuenfría Spring
Rating: 2

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Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

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Location: Real Sitio De San Ildefonso, Segovia, Segovia, Castile and León, Spain

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1. Queen's Viewpoint – Fuenfría Pass loop from Cercedilla

16.7km

05:05

520m

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

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2. Queen's Viewpoint – Fuenfría Pass loop from Cercedilla

13.4km

04:56

450m

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

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3. Los Corralitos Meadow – Fuenfría Pass loop from Cercedilla

13.4km

05:33

830m

820m

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

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Andrés Escribano Abad

June 17, 2024

Privileged place to drink very fresh water in the middle of any route.

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José Ramón

June 1, 2025

The Fuenfría Fountain is an iconic feature in the Fuenfría Valley, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, near Cercedilla (Madrid). It is important to note that the term "Fuenfría" often refers to both the fountain and the stream that flows from it, as well as the historic mountain pass.

It is located in the upper reaches of the Fuenfría stream, which is one of the sources of the Guadarrama River. The Fuenfría spring gives its name to the entire valley and the mountain pass.

"Fuenfría" comes from the word "cold fountain," referring to the low temperature of its waters.
The Fuenfría area has historically been a crucial pass in the Sierra de Guadarrama, used since Roman times. The Fuenfría Roman Road, which linked Segovia with Titulcia, passed through this valley. Although the spring itself is not of Roman origin, the Fuenfría Pass and the presence of fresh water at this point have been of vital importance to travelers throughout the centuries. In fact, ancient "ventas" or inns, such as Venta de la Fuenfría or Fonfrida, were located at the Fuenfría Pass, offering shelter and supplies to hikers.

The Fuenfría Valley is a valuable natural area, part of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. The spring and its surroundings are a point of interest on numerous hiking trails.

It is important not to confuse it with other "Fuenfría Springs" that may exist in other provinces, such as Segovia or Málaga, as there are several spots with the same name due to the characteristics of their waters. The one in Cercedilla is the best known in the context of the Sierra de Guadarrama and the Roman road.

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Elevation 1,840 m

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Sunday 21 December

-1°C

-4°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Real Sitio De San Ildefonso, Segovia, Segovia, Castile and León, Spain

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Fuenfría Spring

1. Queen's Viewpoint – Fuenfría Pass loop from Cercedilla

2. Queen's Viewpoint – Fuenfría Pass loop from Cercedilla

3. Los Corralitos Meadow – Fuenfría Pass loop from Cercedilla

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