Madrid Expats | International Hiking Group

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### 🌲 New Summer Hiking Trail – Puerto de Navacerrada to Praderas Machorra & Navalazor

Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure! This scenic trail begins at Puerto de Navacerrada and takes us all the way to the peaks of Praderas Machorra and Navalazor, a route known for its stunning landscapes and refreshing pine forest cover, offering shade and cool mountain air throughout the journey.
Join us for a full day of:

• 🚶‍♂️ Challenging but rewarding trails
• 🌄 Panoramic views of the Sierra de Guadarrama
• 📸 Photo-worthy moments from high-altitude viewpoints
• 🏞️ A true immersion into one of Madrid’s hidden natural gems

As we ascend, the landscape transforms, revealing breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains. Whether you’re in it for the thrill, the fresh air, or the scenery, this hike promises an energizing and memorable outdoor experience.

### 📋 Hiking Details – Trail Overview

⚠️ Important: This hike is not recommended for beginners or casual walkers.
Positive attitude and group spirit required – no drama, please.
Difficulty: Hard
Hike Type: Loop
Distance: ~18 km
Elevation Gain: ~450 meters
Max Altitude: 1,900 m
Min Altitude: 1,509 m
Approx. Steps: 30,000
Estimated Duration: 5–6 hours (depends on group pace & rest stops)

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### 🕘 Logistics

• Departure from Madrid: 8:45 AM (Please be on time – we won’t wait for latecomers.)
• Return to Madrid: Approx. 17:00–18:00 PM

### ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ How to Get There

#### 🚌 By Public Transport – Bus from Madrid

We’ll meet at the Moncloa Underground Bus Station, Isla 2, Dársena 21, to take Bus 691.

• Meeting Time: 08:30 AM
• Departure: 08:45 AM sharp
• Destination: Puerto de Navacerrada

🎟 Bus Fare:

• One-way ticket: 3€ (payable in cash only)
• Important: The driver does not accept card payments. Please bring small bills (5€ or 10€ preferred).
• The ride is free with the Abono Joven (youth transport card)
• Discounted fare available for Zone C2 abono holders.

⏰ Please be punctual — the bus will not wait for latecomers.

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#### 🚗 By Car – Meet at the Trail Start

Prefer to drive? You can meet us directly at the starting point:
📍 Meeting Point:
Restaurante Dos Castillos,
Puerto de Navacerrada
🕘 Meeting Time by Car: 09:50 AM

### ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What to Bring

To ensure a safe and comfortable hiking experience, please come prepared with the following:

#### ✅ Essential Items:

• Hiking shoes or sports shoes.
• Comfortable clothing – breathable and suited for movement
• Light jacket or jersey – in case it gets chilly at higher altitudes
• Summer cap or hat – for sun protection
• Sunglasses – to shield your eyes from sun glare
• Sunscreen – high SPF recommended
• Your lunch – something nutritious and easy to carry
• Snacks – energy bars, fruit, or trail mix
• Water – minimum 1.5 liters per person

#### ☔ In Case of Rain:

The event will not be cancelled due to rain.
Please bring a light rain jacket or compact umbrella to stay dry.

### ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cost / Charges

💶 Participation Fee: 10€ per person (cash only, paid on the day of the hike)
This fee includes:

• ✅ Guidance and support from an experienced hike leader
• ✅ Group organization and coordination

Please note:

• 🚌 Transport costs are not included. Each participant is responsible for their own public transport fare (see details above).
• 💳 The bus only accepts cash – no card payments.
• 🚗 If arriving by car, there are no additional parking or trail access fees.

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### 🛡️ Optional Insurance:

If you’d like to be covered by personalized accident insurance, it can be arranged for just 5€ extra.
To request insurance, please provide:

• Full name
• Surname
• DNI or Passport number

Insurance must be arranged in advance, no later than 24 hours before the event.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Contact/Whatsapp for the event day: 697 761 642 (Rafa).
Whatsapp Direct Link: https://wa.me/+34697761642
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Event Rules: we are not any company, or tour Agency. 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.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.

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📸 Instagram Reel of this trail Here ⭐
Hike / Event full information 👇
Our New 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!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.

Difficulty: Medium Hard Level. NO Initial or Basic hikers. everyone must be fit for doing this activity.

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. Please bring change or a 5€ or 10€ bill for the bus driver. 5,10€ one way 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!. The bus driver do not accept card Payments.

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 - 10:15am. 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), 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!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cost / Charges:
The Charges are only 10€. Cash in hand at the start of hike. The Price (10€) includes only Hike guide, everyone must pay by own public transport charges, which are mention above. 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: we are not any company, or tour Agency. 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. 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.

📸 Instagram: madrid_expats
📸 Instagram Reel of this trail Here ⭐

Hike / Event full information 👇
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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Website: https://madridexpats.com/

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Hike / Event Full Information 👇
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:

1. 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 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.

3. 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.

4. 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! 🌲✨