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Purgatory Waterfall

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Purgatory Waterfall

Recommended by 106 hikers out of 107

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

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Location: Rascafría, Lozoya Somosierra, Madrid, Spain

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1. The Purgatory Waterfall from the Monastery of Santa Maria de El Paular

13.8km

04:06

290m

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

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2. Las Presillas del Lozoya – Purgatory Waterfall loop from Urbanización Valle de El Paular

11.9km

03:33

240m

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

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3.7

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3. Rascafría Town Center – Las Presillas del Lozoya loop from Rascafría

24.1km

07:02

460m

470m

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

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

March 14, 2022

In the Paular valley (Rascafría), the Purgatorio waterfall is one of the most beautiful spots in the Sierra de Guadarrama

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Zarbin

April 2, 2022

Easily accessible, except for the last section, which has some difficult steps for people with mobility problems. The path is lost and there are steps between rocks.

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Jonathan

July 16, 2022

One of the most beautiful routes with a great finish.

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Pablo

July 30, 2022

a good route

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Elevation 1,400 m

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Location: Rascafría, Lozoya Somosierra, Madrid, Spain

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Purgatory Waterfall

1. The Purgatory Waterfall from the Monastery of Santa Maria de El Paular

2. Las Presillas del Lozoya – Purgatory Waterfall loop from Urbanización Valle de El Paular

3. Rascafría Town Center – Las Presillas del Lozoya loop from Rascafría

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