Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Castile and León
- Distance
- 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 129 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 25 min
- Waymarked route
Easy Hiking Trails in Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama
We track 10 routes that match this search in Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama. They average 4.3 km and 95 m (312 ft) of ascent.
That is 56 percent of the 18 routes we map in Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama. They are shorter than the local average, 4.3 km against 8.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 95 m (312 ft) against 261 m (856 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Easy routes keep both distance and climbing modest, so they work for a first day in a new area, for family groups, or for a half day when the weather is uncertain. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
Trails
Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Community of Madrid
- Distance
- 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 118 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 18 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Community of Madrid
- Distance
- 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 126 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 23 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Castile and León
- Distance
- 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 113 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 14 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Community of Madrid
- Distance
- 3.0 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 67 m
- Typical duration
- 44 min
- Lake
Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Community of Madrid
- Distance
- 5.0 km / 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 110 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 12 min
- Lake
Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Community of Madrid
- Distance
- 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 69 m
- Typical duration
- 45 min
- Pilgrimage route
Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Community of Madrid
- Distance
- 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 9 m
- Typical duration
- 6 min
Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Community of Madrid
- Distance
- 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 120 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 19 min
Easy
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Community of Madrid
- Distance
- 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 86 m
- Typical duration
- 57 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circuito PeñalaraParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 5.9 km | 129 m | 1 hr 25 min | Easy | October to May |
| La Barranca - La MaliciosaParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 5.4 km | 118 m | 1 hr 18 min | Easy | October to May |
| La Barranca - Pto. de NavacerradaParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 5.7 km | 126 m | 1 hr 23 min | Easy | October to May |
| Puerto de Cotos - Cabezas de HierroParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 5.1 km | 113 m | 1 hr 14 min | Easy | October to May |
| Laguna de PeñalaraParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 3.0 km | 67 m | 44 min | Easy | October to May |
| Laguna de los PájarosParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 5.0 km | 110 m | 1 hr 12 min | Easy | October to May |
| Camino Sur de la MaliciosaParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 3.1 km | 69 m | 45 min | Easy | October to May |
| Canal del PeñotilloParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 0.4 km | 9 m | 6 min | Easy | October to May |
| Circular Collado CabrónParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 5.4 km | 120 m | 1 hr 19 min | Easy | October to May |
| Collado de la DehesillaParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 3.9 km | 86 m | 57 min | Easy | October to May |
If you only have time for one, start with Circuito Peñalara, La Barranca - La Maliciosa, La Barranca - Pto. de Navacerrada. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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