When the weekend or a free day arrives, many Madrid residents look for it Plan to do outdoors To escape the noise and stress of the city, making hiking one of the best activities for almost any age.
with … With the aim of having a good time, connecting with nature, moving and enjoying the mountains of Madrid, we propose a route that you can start Get there without having to use a carThis increasingly seems like a luxury to those who live in the capital.
As Berta Bem shared via a video on TikTok, about an hour by train from central Madrid, El Escorial is the starting point of an ideal route for hikers: Climbing Mount Abantus.
This round Approximately 18 km and 1000 meters of elevation difference It combines trails, forests and panoramic views, in addition to being “one of the most demanding and beautiful routes I have ever done,” says Berta, warning those who have no experience with this type of route.
How to access the hiking route to climb Mount Abantos
As described, to get there, just take circumference To San Lorenzo de El Escorial, specifically Line C8 From the center to the Escorial. If you prefer to go by bus, you can do so Take bus 661 or 664 from Moncloa Station.
As we expected, the total length of the route is approximately 18 kilometers and a cumulative gap of approximately 1000 metres. It’s not a hike for beginners, but it doesn’t require technical experience either. It is enough to have a good pace, suitable shoes and clothing, water and some food.
As the climb progresses, the scenery changes from Lush pine forests with open views of the mountains. “We’ve already finished the whole climbing process, so what’s left is a kind of trail,” says Berta, explaining how the wind almost pulls her along while climbing.
@bertapim Mountain route via Madrid 🍃🥾 One of the most beautiful routes I have done is in El Escorial, climbing Mount Abantos ⛰️ and lengthening it a bit, almost 18 km and 1000 meters of elevation. If you leave the city of El Escorial, their number will be slightly larger 🤭. . How to get there by public transportation? – By Renfe Cercanías from central Madrid (line C8 to El Escorial) – By bus from Moncloa (661, 664) about 1 hour!!! . . Where do you park if you come by car? – Parking on the M600 – Parking area next to the Seven Pipe House – Through the city and walking a little further Of course, here you have the hashtag together: #RutasDeMontaña #HikingMadrid #MadridNatural #NatureLovers #MontañaEspaña #OutdoorAdventure ♬ original audio – bertapim 🌲🥾
On the way up, you can see Panoramic views of the Escorial Monastery On clear days, part of the Madrid skyline. On the way down, the road has too Parts of the paved roadAs Berta commented, it is appreciated “to be able to look forward and not just look at the ground and relax your neck a little.”
The creator comments that the trail is available on platforms like WikiLoc, where the trail can be downloaded to easily follow. And as we mentioned, You can go to and from home without needing a car, Something increasingly sought after by those who want accessible holidays.
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