시에라 데 과다라마 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The traverse between Peñalara and Claveles, or vice versa, requires skill and good footwear. Wet rock, and especially snow or ice, can make it much more difficult. Roped up is advisable in the worst conditions.

Charca Verde is one of the most iconic and beautiful spots in La Pedriza, in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is a pool of crystal-clear, emerald-green water, formed by the Manzanares River and surrounded by large granite boulders.

Just seeing the colors is worth it. Swimming is prohibited.

Laguna Grande de Peñalara is the largest glacial lagoon in the Sierra de Guadarrama, located at an altitude of 2,017 meters in the National Park. Origin: Glacier, formed about 40,000 years ago. Size: 5,779 m² in surface area and 4.8 m in maximum depth. Water: Crystal-clear, very pure, and cold, it remains frozen for about 4 months a year. Fauna: Home to the pygmy newt and the long-tailed salamander, and a refuge for migratory birds such as the Spanish imperial eagle and the black vulture. Flora: Surrounded by alpine vegetation. Importance: High-mountain ecosystem of great ecological value. Included in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. Maximum protection zone within the National Park. Restrictions: Limited access in some areas for protection. * Swimming, camping outside of designated areas, and leaving trails are prohibited. * Specific regulations apply to pets and drones.

go around the lagoon.

Key parking for both the climbing routes and the Pedriza routes

True! A good place to observe the peaks of the Cuerda Larga and learn the names of the peaks. The route along the Cuerda Larga is spectacular, but you can see how much snow there is now. The route is very beautiful, but it does involve some risk, but when it thaws, the route is safer. But with good equipment, the snow is incredibly attractive.

The truth is that seeing a glacier so close to Madrid is amazing.