Hiking route to Pico de Abantos 4 hours

This hiking route from San Lorenzo del Escorial to Pico de Abantos is a classic crossing for lovers of this sport. For those explorers who want to embark on this Madrid hiking route of 4 hours through one of the most beautiful towns in the region, they should be clear that we will teach them all the secrets that this journey hides.

We will start the hiking route in the Pico de Abantos car park in San Lorenzo del Escorial, don't worry because the GPS finds it easily. From here, the Embalse del Romeral adds a touch of beauty to the surroundings. Our mountain guides will show you a detour to go around this small but charming reservoir.

And here the magic begins, we warn that the first section is the hardest, we will walk through the forest that ascends from the back of the peak, we will face a slope that will make us know ourselves. But the majesty of the pine forests and their tranquility will be the energy we need to face this first stage of this hiking route through the Sierra de Madrid.

The second stage of this journey through El Escorial gives us a break with a straight section and a virgin and intimate nature that takes us to the Cervunal Fountain . Here we can refresh ourselves with the totally drinkable water that this Madrid hiking route gives us.

And if you thought that this enchanting crossing through the Sierra de Madrid could not improve, go up the gear, an incredible natural viewpoint awaits us. The Mirador de Cuelgamuros gives us the best panoramic view that the city of Madrid has, and we do not say so, since the Mirador de Cuelgamuros has been awarded as the best Madrilenian natural viewpoint. In your view fits: The Sierra de Guadarrama, the Cuerda, the Peñalara or the 7 peaks.

From this beautiful viewpoint and a 5-minute walk from it we find the Rubens Cross and the Pico de Abantos, right here we are in the middle of our journey , and we can have beautiful views of the Escorial Monastery.

In front of the Rubens Cross we find a stone house, the watchman's refuge, we will follow our hiking route approaching this house on the edge of a precipice. Once here and enjoying the views that El Escorial gives us, we will head towards the Cervunal Fountain, to refresh ourselves and return to the meeting point.

We hope we have transported you to a minimum part of this experience through the Sierra de Madrid, we are already in love with its trails and mountains, now it's your turn. We recommend comfortable clothing, mountain shoes and of course something to hydrate yourself.

A beautiful hiking route through Madrid that we will love to show you. Enjoy the wonders that El Escorial hides, we are looking forward to telling you all its secrets.