Trail notes
Difficulty: Medium Hard Level. NO Initial or Basic hikers. everyone must be fit for doing this activity.
Hiking and Swimming Route. We’re starting in Cotos, a mountain pass at 1842m with cool, clean, pine scented air. We’re hiking a route that takes us below Cabezas de Hierro with phenomenal views of the mountains, especially Peñalara, and the Lozoya Valley! We’ll walk through lots of lush greenery, shady trees, and along streams, pools and waterfalls. The temperature here is always cooler than in Madrid and it’s entirely pollution free! We’re going to have lunch beside a sizeable swimming hole, please bring swimming gear if you want get in. Come join us on this hike and day, complete with shade, greenery, altitude, and a dip in the cold pools, this route is completely cool and refreshing! Why would you stay and suffer in smelly, sweltering Madrid? find photos of this trail in description.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Information and Technical Sheet of the Hike:
This medium, loop hike is 12km long with 400m of elevation change. We will take around 5 to 6 hours to walk it with time to hang out for lunch and swimming. There are a few steep and slippery sections and plenty of shade! The path is a blend of wide trails with some single track. We'll start and finish in Cotos. The path leads along a stream and past pools and there are views of the mountains too. We'll have plenty of time to hang out at the water for lunch and swimming/going in the cool water. We’ll have our post hike refreshments back at the bar before heading back to Madrid!
Total hike: 12km.
Steps aprox: 22000
Hike Type: Loop ( Circular )
Maximum altitude 1.842 m.
Minimum altitude 1,511 m.
Steep and slippery sections: YES
Elevation change (Desnivel): 400m.
Leaving Madrid: 08:45am
Coming back to madrid: 17:30 or 18:30pm
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ How to get there?
By Bus ( Public Transport): We are meeting at underground Moncola Bus Station. find us at Isla 2, Dársena 21, BUS 691 at 08:30AM for the 08:45AM departure. 3€ one way trip on the bus. The bus is free if you have the abono joven.
BY CAR: You can drive by your car and meet us at Restaurante venta marcelino (Google maps: https://bit.ly/3NBmaX9) at Puerto de Cotos between 10:00 am. If you are willing to share your car and fuel cost, Please leave your Whatsapp number (obligatory), point and time of pickup area in the chat of this Event.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What to Bring?
If you have hiking shoes, this is the hike to use them. bring Comfy clothes, Summer cap, Sunglasses, Swim Kit, Your lunch, 1.5L water (minimum) Rain jacket or poncho and something warm for when you feel chilly. Sun screen and hat. We wear trail running sneakers. If you feel safer with hiking boots, then please wear them! Bring yourself ready to have a super fun time!
