Stage of the Camino
Manzanares el Real to Cercedilla
From Manzanares el Real To Cercedilla
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Destination
Distance
20.40 km
Duration
6.00 h
Difficulty
Alta
Ascent
270 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is one of the most beautiful and alpine stages of the Madrid Way. The journey enters the heart of the Guadarrama Mountains, in a high mountain environment. The profile is an ongoing and demanding ascent that takes the pilgrim through pine forest. The route passes by the village of Mataelpino. The destination is Cercedilla, a mountain village with great charm and an important mountaineering center. Its mountainous atmosphere and privileged natural surroundings make it an ideal final stage for nature lovers.
The stage between Manzanares el Real and Cercedilla is a mountain day that immerses the pilgrim in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. The profile is demanding, with considerable ascent requiring good physical preparation. The trail leaves Manzanares and heads towards the summits, passing through the village of Mataelpino. The route follows mountain trails that traverse dense pine forests, offering an alpine landscape of great beauty. As altitude is gained, views of the valley and rock formations in La Pedriza are spectacular. It's a stage to enjoy fresh air, forest silence, and mountain challenge. Arrival at Cercedilla marks the end of the day. This historic mountain village, with its summer homes from the early 20th century and mountaineering atmosphere, is a place with special charm. It offers all necessary services and is the perfect base for exploring the hiking trails in the area.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Corzo Hotel
Alojamiento la Pedriza
El Abejaruco
Hotel Rural Casa Cirilo
Mirador la maliciosa
Acogedor chalet en la Sierra
Albergue Gatera House
Apartamento Puerto de Navacerrada
APARTAMENTOS DELUXE COLLARUBIO en Cercedilla
AR Apartamentos Manzanares El Real
Autocaravana en La pedriza
Casa Blanco
Casa campamentos
Casa Cercedilla Montaña Esquí
casa con jardín, 4 habitaciones y mucho encanto en cercedilla
Casa Piedra Libre
Casa Pucara
Casa Rosa: terraza con vistas en Cercedilla
Casita independiente con jardín y chimenea.
Casita Roja sin cocina
Casona De Navalmedio
El Abuelo Paco
El balcón de Araceli
El Balcón de Siete Picos
El Mirador de Cercedilla - Nueva Apertura
Espectacular vista en la fuenfria
ESTUDIO MAESO con sofá cama
Estudio romántico en Puerto De Navacerrada
For You Rentals CHALET SIERRA GUADARRAMA - LA PONDEROSA PON351
Hostal Aribel Longinos
Hostal La Maya
Hostel La Pedriza
Hotel Rural La Pedriza Original
Hotel Rural Las Rozuelas
Hotel Rural Los Frutales
Jaza Paraiso
La Candela
La Casa Bonita Cercedilla
La Casa De La Pedriza
La Casita de la Sierra Cercedilla
La Casita de Mani
La Casita de Piedra
La casona de Mimi
La Holandesa
La Parra de Pepa
La Posada Cercedilla
Las Horas Perdidas
Loft Puerto de Navacerrada
Luces del Poniente
Manzanares Getaway
Mirador de Lamaliciosa
Monrepos Cercedilla
Piedra Libre Apartamentos
Posada Peña Pintada by Vivere Stays
Preciosa casa rural
Refugio del nogal - Cercedilla
Sparza boutique department
Un Rincón Tranquilo.
Valarya
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