La Pedriza
La Pedriza - a labyrinth of granite domes and scrambles (a climbing mecca) an hour from Madrid
The route
The line through Sierra de Guadarrama (Madrid), Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (spring/autumn best)
Heat in summer; occasional winter snow
Open year-round; an access cap applies on busy days; hot in summer. Confirm.
On the trail
A maze of granite domes, slabs and scrambles
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Very popular weekends
Easy river loops or scrambly summit routes (El Yelmo)
Getting there & staying
Manzanares el Real (La Pedriza)
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Manzanares el Real; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit but a vehicle access cap applies on busy days. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Easy to get lost among the domes, scrambling, heat, storms
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.