Cabeza Mediana
A valley classic with wide views over El Paular: a long, moderate-to-demanding day for fit hikers.
Finnish Forest Walk
Easy walk among birch trees along the River Lozoya: El Paular’s most unusual and photogenic spot, perfect in autumn.
Rascafría – Puente del Perdón
A short, easy walk from Rascafría to the Puente del Perdón, the valley’s iconic bridge next to the Monastery of El Paular.
El Paular and Los Batanes
Official family walk past the Monastery of El Paular, the Puente del Perdón, the poplar grove and the Finnish Forest.
Purgatorio Waterfalls
Woodland, the Aguilón stream and the most iconic waterfall in the El Paular Valley: a must-do walk if you are visiting Rascafría.