Valle de La Angostura – April 19

The Camino de la Angostura is one of the official routes of the Peñalara Park, descending from Puerto de Cotos to Rascafría. 🏔️🥾 A fascinating geographical detail is the origin of the river’s name: the Lozoya is called ‘Angostura’ from its source until it reaches the Puente del Perdón. 🏞️ At that point, it joins the Aguilón River (que baja desde la Morcuera) y es entonces cuando se rebautiza oficialmente como Lozoya. This route runs along the right side of the road, avoiding the fording of the Laguna de Peñalara stream that the Umbría route requires, which is preferable in times of thaw or heavy rains.

🏠 Historically, the environment has been key to resource utilization. La ruta atraviesa hitos como el Pingarrón Shelter, the Pradillo Dam —with its iconic waterfall— and the old power plant that still preserves its large pipes.

🗺️Linear route: Cotos – Camino de la Angostura – Rascafría

We will start at Puerto de Cotos, hike towards the Pingarrón Shelter, and continue by crossing the Guarramillas stream. After enjoying the views of Valdesquí, we will head towards Rascafría.

📈Route Statistics

Distance: 📏 12 km approx.

Elevation Gain: 📈 +450m

🥾Difficulty: Moderate

🏔️Desnivel negativo: 810 m

🏔️Maximum altitude: 1,844 m

🌿Minimum altitude: 1,133 m

🗺️Type of Route: Lineal

★★ RECOMENDATIONS ★★

1.Wear comfortable walking boots, hiking boots, or sneakers.
2. Each person must bring at least 1.5 liters of water.
3. Bring food for lunch (sandwich, fruit, etc.).
4. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen.
5. Bring cash for the bus (€3 each way) or your youth transport card (if you are under 26).

6. Coat!

7. Desire to have fun

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