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Manzanares El Real

Charca Verde – Manzanares River Waterfalls loop from Aparcamiento Machacaderas

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Spain
Madrid
Guadarrama
Manzanares El Real

Charca Verde – Manzanares River Waterfalls loop from Aparcamiento Machacaderas

Hard

4.7

(3)

22

hikers

Charca Verde – Manzanares River Waterfalls loop from Aparcamiento Machacaderas

05:12

15.1km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

788 m

Pine Forest Trail in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

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Be very careful with the processionary caterpillar in all sections of the pine forest, there are many of them and although everyone in Pedri has been warned, watch carefully and keep the dog on a leash.

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2

830 m

Manzanares River Waterfalls

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One of the many ponds of the Manzanares River,

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3

1.69 km

Charca Verde

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The Manzanares river rises at an altitude of 2,063 m in a place in La Pedriza in the Sierra de Guadarrama.
In its upper section, regulated by the Santillana Reservoir, it carries high-quality water that is dedicated to public supply.

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1.77 km

La Charca Verde (Río Manzanares) is one of the most famous and well-known areas of the wonderful area of La Pedriza, in summer it was called the "beach of the Sierra de Madrid".

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5

2.43 km

The Puente del Vivero, also known as the Puente de la Cañada Real, is a historical treasure in Manzanares El Real.
This bridge is a tangible reminder of the history and connection between communities throughout the centuries. If you have the opportunity, I invite you to visit it and appreciate its beauty and historical significance. 🌉🏞️

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6

4.24 km

Vado del Retén Bridge

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From the bridge you can calmly observe the bravery of the apple trees, upstream and downstream of the bridge.

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7

4.87 km

Manzanares River Waterfalls

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With snow and ice on the trail.

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8

5.28 km

Manzanares Falls

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B

15.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

5.76 km

1.32 km

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

1.21 km

503 m

122 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 29 July

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