Moderate
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Castile and León
- Distance
- 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 196 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 9 min
- Pilgrimage route
- Waymarked route
Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama
There are 13 hikes in Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama in our database that fit. They average 5.2 km and 115 m (377 ft) of ascent.
That is 72 percent of the 18 routes we map in Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama. They are shorter than the local average, 5.2 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, 115 m (377 ft) against 261 m (856 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. 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 · Castile and León
- Distance
- 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 129 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 25 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Community of Madrid
- Distance
- 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 181 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 59 min
- Waymarked route
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
Moderate
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama · Castile and León
- Distance
- 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 169 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camino SchmidtParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 8.9 km | 196 m | 2 hr 9 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Circuito PeñalaraParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 5.9 km | 129 m | 1 hr 25 min | Easy | October to May |
| De la Pedriza a Cuerda LargaParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 8.2 km | 181 m | 1 hr 59 min | Moderate | 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 |
| Puerto de Cotos - La GranjaParque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama | 7.7 km | 169 m | 1 hr 51 min | Moderate | 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 |
If you only have time for one, start with Camino Schmidt, Puerto de Cotos - Cabezas de Hierro, La Barranca - La Maliciosa. 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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