Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

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Start point

Parking

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6.67 km

Canto Cochino - Parking

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In this place of recreation, in the middle of nature, the traveler will be able to find, in addition to a privileged environment where you can breathe fresh air and …

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7.35 km

Manzanares River

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The Manzanares River is born at an altitude of 2,063 m in a place in La Pedriza in the Sierra de Guadarrama.
In its upper section, regulated by the Santillana …

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7.43 km

River in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

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perfect for wetting the back of your neck

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7.52 km

Cantocochino Bridge

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From here, you cross to go to Cantocochino by the easy path

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8.62 km

Quebrantaherraduras Trail – La Pedriza

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Pr16 pass, a short distance trail that reaches the peak of Maliciosa.

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11.2 km

Views of La Pedriza

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From here you can see the entire Sierra de los Porrones and the depression where the Santillana reservoir is located. You can also see the typical agricultural landscape of the …

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

2.72 km

1.18 km

831 m

773 m

Surfaces

9.29 km

1.37 km

1.21 km

518 m

376 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (920 m)

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Wednesday 15 April

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Canto Cochino - Parking

Manzanares River

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Cantocochino Bridge

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Views of La Pedriza

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