[Free women only hike]: La Pedriza

​🪨 La Pedriza · Canto Cochino & Charca Verde — Granite, Rivers & Emerald Pools

​This hike is hosted by Ekaterina :)

​One of the most iconic landscapes in the Sierra de Guadarrama — La Pedriza is a dramatic granite massif unlike anything else accessible from Madrid by public transport. This route winds through the rocky terrain of Canto Cochino before following the Manzanares river upstream to Charca Verde, a beautiful natural pool named for the striking green colour of its water. Boulders, pine forest, river crossings and views that will make you wonder why you ever spent a Sunday in a café. 🌿

​Distance: 12 km · Elevation: ~440 m · Time: 3.5–4 h · Difficulty: Easy–Moderate. Well-marked trail, some rocky sections underfoot. Suitable for beginners with a reasonable base fitness. 🥾

​Trail map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/spain/madrid/la-pedriza-canto-cochino-charca-verde

​Getting there: Bus 724 from Intercambiador de Plaza de Castilla → Manzanares el Real (~55 min). The first weekend bus departs at 8:00am — please be at the stop by 7:45am.

​Logistics: Group size: Capped at 25, please sign up.

​Meeting option 1: At Intercambiador de Plaza de Castilla (bus bay for line 724, Nivel 0 Isla 4- double check screens). Please arrive by 7:45am.

​Meeting option 2: At Manzanares el Real town bus stop once the bus arrives (~8:55am).

​car shared from Metro/renfe Laguna: 5 euros round trip, Contact Maria José 0034617175144

​Return: Aiming to be back at Plaza de Castilla by ~16:00–16:30.

​What to bring: Comfortable trainers or hiking shoes (the rocky terrain can be slippery when wet — grip matters). Packed picnic lunch, snacks and at least 1.5L of water. Sunscreen. Layers for the morning. 🧺

​Cost: Free. You only pay for your Cercanías train ticket.

​This is a community meetup, not a guided tour. Nuvia and its hosts accept no liability for any injury, accident, loss or damage sustained during the event. All participants join entirely at their own risk and are solely responsible for their own safety, physical condition and personal belongings. By signing up, you confirm that you are in good health and consider yourself fit enough to complete the hike.

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