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Peñalara – Peñalara Peak loop from Ferrocarril de Cotos

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Spain
Madrid
Lozoya Somosierra
Rascafría

Peñalara – Peñalara Peak loop from Ferrocarril de Cotos

Hard

4.0

(2)

21

hikers

Peñalara – Peñalara Peak loop from Ferrocarril de Cotos

09:49

26.0km

1,120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.50 km for 124 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.13 km

Reserva natural de anfibios

Nature Reserve

2

5.74 km

Peñalara

Highlight • Summit

Mountain in the interior of the Iberian Peninsula, the highest in the Sierra de Guadarrama.

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7.85 km

Peñalara Peak

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It is one of the most emblematic peaks of this mountain system and its summit is the highest point in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

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4

8.52 km

Claveles Crag

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Small secondary peak of Penalara. A bit of climbing is required from the north-east side.

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5

10.1 km

Lake of the Birds

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Laguna de los Pájaros is a beautiful glacial lagoon located on the northeast slope of Peñalara Peak, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, within the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It …

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6

10.8 km

Laguna de los Claveles

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Lagoon of glacial origin

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12.1 km

Lagunillas de Peñalara

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8

12.9 km

Laguna de Peñalara

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Incredible place half an hour from Madrid. It is a good walk from Cotos, but it is worth the effort, more than staying in the Peñalara lagoon

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15.6 km

Lucio Viewpoint

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The rest of the hiker and the mountaineer. Peace, quiet, beer and soft drinks!

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

4.61 km

3.92 km

2.66 km

783 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

5.33 km

4.15 km

1.27 km

619 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,390 m)

Lowest point (1,780 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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