Do hiking It is one of the favorite activities for lovers of nature who are looking for a way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the big city and connect with themselves surrounded by impressive natural landscapes. No need to go far from Madrid to enjoy a charming landscape and impressive waterfalls. It is enough to take the car for an hour to reach one of the most beautiful natural enclaves in the community, where you can park and start walking along one of its many trails.
We talk about Port of Cotos, one of the favorite enclaves for hiking enthusiasts. This small mountain pass crosses from Madrid to Segovia and is located between Peñalara and the Cuerda Larga branch, at a height of no more and no less than 1,800 meters above sea level. Decorated with large slopes, this destination has an endless number of beautiful waterfalls.
Precisely these waterfalls come mostly from the river Peñalara stream and the small rivers that come down from the Guarramillas. Waterfalls, waterfalls, pools and streams star in this hiking route also decorated with large, leafy trees and green meadows that make it an authentic natural wonder.
Hiking route to the Socrates Pool
In this landscape we can take a small and beautiful natural route to the Socrates’ Pool that runs through waterfalls hidden among the wonders of the Angostura Valley. To do this itinerary you have to start from Parking at the Port of Cotosbut you have to be careful, since the place is the starting point of many hiking routes, including one of the most famous in Madrid, the Peñalara Lagoons.
Once past this area we will find a barrier that prevents cars from passing, where the highway begins. Valdesqui We will walk along the shoulder until we find the route sign that tells us that we must ascend a meadow to reach a hill. Walking there is a perfect way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle and enjoy nature.
When we cross the hill we will find the El Pingarrón Refuge, a place to rest and enjoy the incredible views that the landscape offers. From there you can see the Cabezas de Hierro, Peñalara and the Valle de la Angostura, some of the most beautiful enclaves of this natural area and worth stopping to contemplate.
If we continue along the wide track we will reach a wooden bridge that we do not have to cross. When we continue along the left bank we will find a small path that will allow us to reach our most anticipated destination, the Socrates’ Pool. But this body of water is not named after the Greek philosopher.
The pool is named in honor of the former Atlético de Madrid player, Socrates Quintanawho during his life had a wide variety of jobs that included soccer player, 800-meter dash athlete, painter, illustrator and Treasury official. And the pool gets its name, since the footballer came here a lot with his friends to bathe and cool off.
This beautiful route is perfect for all audiences and can be done with children because it only has a few 5 kilometers long and is classified as low difficulty. In addition, it is perfect for autumn, when the leaves of the pines, poplars, birches and ferns begin to lose their leaves and on occasion deer, hares and cows can be seen in the area.
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