What to do in Guadarrama

Guadarrama is a Madrid municipality set at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, with the Cerro de la Miel and the southern slopes of Bola del Mundo (2,258 m) as a backdrop. This privileged position makes it one of the most direct access points from Madrid to a high-mountain territory where hiking, climbing and mountain biking take place among Scots pine forests and granite formations of great geological value. In winter, the higher elevations offer conditions for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Hiking routes follow well-marked trails climbing towards the passes and summits of the massif, with options for all abilities from family walks in the pine forest to high-mountain traverses. Mountain bike enthusiasts find tracks and forest roads allowing technical descents with sweeping views over the Castilian plateau, while the local granite walls are a regular destination for climbers of all levels.