Montón de Trigo, Mountain summit in Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain
Montón de Trigo is a mountain summit in the Sierra de Guadarrama with an elevation of 2,161 meters and a prominence of 173 meters. The peak has a distinctive cone shape and serves as a waypoint on several hiking trails in the range.
Part of the hiking route traces an ancient Roman road that connected Segovia and Titulcia during the 1st century. Sections of this old trade route remain visible in the modern path structure.
The name refers to the mountain's distinctive cone shape that resembles a heap of grain. Walkers passing through recognize this connection and often comment on how the peak's silhouette matches its name.
Two main routes lead to the summit: a longer path from Puerto de Navacerrada and an alternative starting from Cercedilla. Choose between them based on your available time and fitness level.
On clear days the summit offers views of several nearby peaks including Peñalara, Dos Hermanas, Siete Picos, and La Mujer Muerta. This vista makes the location a good reference point for hikers navigating the mountain range.
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