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Intrested in hiking in Madrid or in out door activities in Madrid?
If your answer is yes, then you are at the right Place. At Madrid Expats Our mission is to bring people together, foster a sense of community, and develop meaningful connections through shared outdoor experiences. We work hard to keep these adventures affordable and accessible to provide more people with the opportunity to join us and experience the outdoors. The Madrid Expats are made up of social butterflies, urban explorers, Hikers, Nature and Mountain Lover, music, outdoor enthusiasts, thrill seekers, creatives, foodies. We go for hiking every weekend only to the Mountains of Madrid and sometime we arrange picnics at local park in madrid, Where you can meet with locals and international people from round the world. All our hikes are accessible via Public Transport. Read our story at elconfidencial Newspaper: https://bit.ly/47OzL6Q
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See all- Night Hiking: Collado de la Cueva - La Pedriza. 8km, Medium LevelIntercambiador De Plaza Castilla, Madrid€10.00
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Discover the Magic of Night Hiking in Manzanares El Real.
Join us for a special night hiking trip in Manzanares El Real, located in the beautiful Sierra de Guadarrama mountains. As the sun goes down and the stars appear, you will enjoy a peaceful and unique experience in nature.
The hike takes place in La Pedriza, a well-known area for its amazing rock formations and natural beauty. The first part of the trail is not too difficult, with some small climbs and descents. However, the way back will be a bit more challenging, with many rocks along the path. Some parts may be steep and slippery. The trail includes both wide paths and narrow walking tracks.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Hike Information and Technical Details:
> ⚠️ This hike is recommended for people with some hiking experience and good physical condition. It is not suitable for beginners or those looking for a very easy walk.
- Difficulty: Medium
(The return path includes walking over large and small rocks for about 30 minutes. Please come prepared with proper footwear and a good level of fitness.) - Hike Type: Circular route (loop)
- Rest: Once we reach the highest point, we will take a break of 3 to 4 hours for rest or sleep, depending on the group’s mood and energy.
- Maximum Altitude: 1,330 meters
- Minimum Altitude: 900 meters
- Elevation Gain: 420 meters
- Total Distance: 8 km
- Estimated Steps: Approximately 18,000
- Departure from Madrid: saturday at 21:30 (9:30 PM)
- Return to Madrid: Sunday at 07:00 (7:00 AM)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ How to Get There
By Bus:
We will be traveling by public bus. Please meet us at Intercambiador de Plaza de Castilla (the underground bus station at Plaza de Castilla) at 21:20 (9:20 PM), for departure at 21:30 (9:30 PM).- Meeting point: Level -3 (Flor -3)
- Bus to: Manzanares El Real
- Bus number: 724
- Platform/Dock: 26
Ticket Information:
- One-way ticket: €4.20, paid directly to the bus driver
- Important: The bus does not accept card payments. Please bring cash, preferably small bills (€5 or €10)
- If you have the Abono Joven travel card, the trip is free.
- How to find the Bus platform at the undeground bus station plaza de Castilla? please watch this video: https://youtu.be/jCKpoJ6itQQ
By Private Car:
If you are arriving by private car, please wait for the group in front of the DIA supermarket, which is located next to our bus stop in Manzanares El Real. This will be our meeting point for those not traveling by bus.
Google map: bit.ly/3VeBQmM . at 22:30pm.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What to Bring
🧴 Essentials:- Water (at least 1.5L): Make sure to bring enough water or drinks to stay hydrated.
- Snacks or light food for the hike and rest break.
🧥 Clothing & Gear:
- A warm jersey or jacket for when temperatures drop.
- A torch or headlamp (required for night hiking).
- Long trousers and a long-sleeve shirt for protection against mosquitoes and brush.
- Anti-mosquito spray.
- Hiking shoes or sturdy shoes with good grip.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cost / Charges
💶 Participation Fee: €10
Please bring cash and pay at the start of the hike.
This fee includes:- ✅ Professional hike guidance
🚍 Note:
Public transportation costs are not included and must be paid separately by each participant. (See transport details above for exact fares.)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Contact/Whatsapp for the event day: 697 761 642 (Rafa).
Whatsapp Direct Link: https://wa.me/+34697761642
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Event Rules & Guidelines
This group is dedicated to outdoor activities in and around Madrid, including hiking, horse riding, and picnics.
We are not a company or tour agency—this is a volunteer-based initiative driven by passion, aimed at helping people connect, enjoy nature, and discover healthy weekend activities.
Please note: All participants join our events at their own responsibility.
### 📋 Rules to Follow:- Update Your Attendance
If you sign up for an event and later realize you cannot attend, please mark your spot as "Not Joining" as soon as possible. This allows someone else to take your place.
Failure to follow this may result in exclusion from future events.
2. Photo PolicyWe share event photos on our Instagram and Facebook pages. We respect everyone’s privacy—if you prefer not to appear in photos, kindly inform us at the start of the event.
3. Respect the Guide & GroupAll hiking events are led by experienced guides who manage the pace, breaks, and safety.
The guide reserves the right to remove any participant from the group in case of misbehavior, disrespectful attitude, or negative conduct toward others.
4. Public Transport FriendlyAll our events are accessible by public transportation from Madrid for your convenience.
🌟 Good Vibes Only!
We believe in kindness, connection, and good energy. Our goal is to create a positive space where people can enjoy nature, meet new friends, and share unforgettable moments.
Come with an open heart, a friendly attitude, and let’s make it a beautiful adventure together! 🌲✨ - Difficulty: Medium
- Hiking - Senderismo. Mirador de las canchas-Navacerrada. 14km Medium hardIntercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid€10.00
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Hiking. We’re going to steadily hike up from Navacerrada Pueblo into the vast, Valle de la Barranca. We’re going to follow one of the best sections of trail in Madrid, up to lunch at the jaw dropping views at the Mirador de las Canchas.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Hike info:
This medium difficulty hike is 14km long with 450m of elevation change. We’ll take 5 around hours to walk it. The path is a mix of single track and wider trails. There are few steep and slippery sections. We‘ll begin in Navacerrada and walk into the Valle de la Barranca. Then we'll start hiking the Senda Ortiz, one of the best trails in Madrid. Check our last hike at navacerrada trail: https://bit.ly/3Iv1xaW.Coming back to Madrid: 5 or 6pm.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ How to Get there:
BY BUS: 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.
Please bring change or a 5€ or 10€ bill for the bus driver. 10.20€ round trip on the bus. The bus is free if you have the abono joven and reduced if you have an abono for outside the center!
BY CAR: You can also drive by your car and meet us at navacerrada town ( Restaurante Félix el Segoviano, Paseo de los Españoles, Navacerrada) we will reach at navacerrada town aprox 10:00am by bus.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What to Bring:
Food: Your Lunch and snacks. Water 1.5L. please bring enough water or drinks for yourself. warm jersey or Jacket, depends on day weather. sun screen, sun glasses. Hiking shoes or shoes with nice Grip. Happy mood can be a Plus.
in case of rain please come with Rain jacket in backpack.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cost / Charges:
The Charges are only 10€. Pay in cash on event day. The Price includes only Hike guide.if you want insurance, It is possible to arrange a personalized accident insurance for only 5€ providing name, surname and ID/Passport Number.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Contact/Whatsapp for the event day: 697 761 642 (Rafa).
Whatsapp Direct Link: https://wa.me/+34697761642★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Event Rules: This Group is all about, outdoor events inside Madrid. we organize hikes, horse riding and picnic Events. we are not any company, or tour Agency. we doing it as a volunteer/Hobby, to connect people, Spending weekends in the nature and discover healthy activities. Everyone is Practicing our events by own Responsibility.
Rules to Follow.
1. if you signup for any event, and at any moment you feel that you are not able to make it, Then please Mark your Spot as not joining. so other person can take your Spot. if you ignore this rule, you may not able to join any Future event.
2. we publish our event photos at our social media Accounts. such as instagram, facebook. we respect everyone privacy. if you don't want to be in the Photos, please let us know at the start of event.
3. All our hiking events are lead by experience hiking guide, who sets the pace of the group, stops, etc. The Guide have the Right to block the person from the Group in case of misbehave, bad vibes or messing with other members of the Group.
4. All our events are accessible by Madrid Public Transport. We do not offer any type of Travel or Accident insurance.
Our all events are full of fun.
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Not open - Hiking - Mirador de la Riena -Collado Ventoso.Camino schmidt. Medium Level. 13KMIntercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid€10.00
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Escape the summer heat! This hike offers cooler temperatures than Madrid, as the entire trail is shaded by beautiful pine forests.
We will walk along the historic Schmidt Trail (PR-M-5), a scenic mountain path that connects Puerto de Navacerrada with the Peñalara Royal Spanish Mountaineering Society Lodge. The trail was originally marked in 1926 by Eduardo Schmidt, a mountaineer of foreign origin—believed to be German, although some say he may have been Austrian or Swiss. Schmidt remains a somewhat mysterious figure in the history of Spanish mountaineering.
The route winds through the Scots pine forests of Valsaín, located on the northern slope, and descends toward Cercedilla on the southern side.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Information and Technical Sheet of the Hike:
Difficulty: Medium Level. but you must be physically fit for Hiking in the Mountain.
Hike Type: Loop
Maximum altitude 1.861 m.
Minimum altitude 1,598 m.
Elevation change: 316m.
Leaving Madrid: 09:00am
Total hike: 13km. Steps aprox: 22000
Coming back same day: We will take the bus from puerto de navacerrada at 16:30 or 17:30pm.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ How to get there?
We are meeting at underground Moncola Bus Station. find us at Isla 2, Dársena 21, BUS 691 at 08:45AM for the 09:00AM departure.
Please bring change or a 5€ or 10€ bill for the bus driver. 10.20€ round trip on the bus. The bus is free if you have the abono joven and reduced if you have an abono for outside the center!BY CAR: You can drive by car and meet us at puerto de navacerrada at 10:15am Aprox at Restaurante Dos Castillos.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What to Bring?
It is necessary to bring hiking or sports shoes, Comfy clothes, summer cap, Your lunch and 1.5L water (minimum).in case of Rain we are not going to cancel this event. please bring rainy jacket or a small umbrella.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cost / Charges
💶 Participation Fee: €10. Please bring cash and pay at the start of the hike. This fee includes:- ✅ Professional hike guidance
🚍 Note:
Public transportation costs are not included and must be paid separately by each participant. (See transport details above for exact fares.) if you want insurance, It is possible to arrange a personalized accident insurance for only 5€ providing name, surname and ID/Passport Number.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Contact/Whatsapp for the event day: 697 761 642 (Rafa).
Whatsapp Direct Link: https://wa.me/+34697761642★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Event Rules & Guidelines
This group is dedicated to outdoor activities in and around Madrid, including hiking, horse riding, and picnics.
We are not a company or tour agency—this is a volunteer-based initiative driven by passion, aimed at helping people connect, enjoy nature, and discover healthy weekend activities.
Please note: All participants join our events at their own responsibility.📋 Rules to Follow:
- Update Your Attendance
If you sign up for an event and later realize you cannot attend, please mark your spot as "Not Joining" as soon as possible. This allows someone else to take your place.
Failure to follow this may result in exclusion from future events.-
Photo Policy
We share event photos on our Instagram and Facebook pages. We respect everyone’s privacy—if you prefer not to appear in photos, kindly inform us at the start of the event. -
Respect the Guide & Group
All hiking events are led by experienced guides who manage the pace, breaks, and safety.
The guide reserves the right to remove any participant from the group in case of misbehavior, disrespectful attitude, or negative conduct toward others. -
Public Transport Friendly
All our events are accessible by public transportation from Madrid for your convenience.
🌟 Good Vibes Only!
We believe in kindness, connection, and good energy. Our goal is to create a positive space where people can enjoy nature, meet new friends, and share unforgettable moments.
Come with an open heart, a friendly attitude, and let’s make it a beautiful adventure together! 🌲✨