La Pedriza posterior
La Pedriza posterior is a mountain range characterized by stacked granite formations that rise at different angles and heights throughout the terrain. The landscape includes open meadows, steep rock walls, narrow passages between boulders, and vegetation such as pine trees and wild herbs that grow in patches across the rocky slopes.
The granite formations here were shaped over millions of years by wind, water, and weathering. In more recent centuries, the rocky terrain served as a refuge for bandits and fugitives who hid in the narrow passages and concealed spaces among the boulders.
This rock formation has long served as a gathering place for hikers and nature lovers seeking solitude in the mountains. The granite shapes inspire visitors to name them after familiar forms, turning the landscape into a personal discovery where each person finds their own meaning in the stone.
The main access point is from Manzanares el Real village, where white and yellow trail markers guide visitors toward the park entrance. Bring sturdy footwear, plenty of water, and sun protection, as many sections are exposed with minimal shade and some paths require using hands to navigate.
Visitors often spot rock shapes that resemble human faces or animals, as if nature had sculpted its own gallery of art. Each person discovers different forms along the trails, making the hike a personal treasure hunt where imagination reveals hidden figures in the stone.
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