Having a good connection with your dog is an aspiration of all furry lovers. This is achieved with care, affection and spending time together doing different activities. What better way to do it, than in the various places in the mountains of Madrid to go with dogs .
Together with your dog, benefit from the advantages of spending time outdoors, away from noise and surrounded by vegetation. In addition, it helps prevent them from getting sick with a sedentary life , stimulates your body and you will be happy.
There is much to discover in the mountains of Madrid, start discovering it here.
Excursions with your dog in the mountains of Madrid
If you want a route that is not very demanding or very long, try the route that borders the Valmayor reservoir . It is a route that, in about 8 km, leads to various bodies of water such as Los Arroyos and Las Lagunillas. It is not a physically demanding journey. It has beautiful views, a varied, lush vegetation that will make you come back often.
The entire path is well signposted so there is no risk of getting lost. In addition, it is very visited for the ease of walking it. It is located to the northwest of the city and it is usually a site used for furry ones to jump into the water.
A longer route, although not too tiring, is the Silla de Felipe II . It is a place very visited by those who enjoy nature and it is perfect for that furry one who has a lot of energy and can make journeys of more than 10 km without problems. On this route you will cross the beauty of the Herrería forest. There is a wide diversity of vegetation, including different types of trees.
The viewpoint is a spectacular site , a reward after the walk.
A path that may be more challenging is the Schmid path. It is a journey that requires preparation. You must not forget the water for your travel companion and for you. In summer it is preferable to avoid high temperature hours because they can affect both. It is also advisable not to do the route in the middle of winter.
One of the many interesting points is the passage through the Fuenfría fountain , there it is worth resting, regaining strength and drinking fresh water. Without a doubt, a way to enjoy the Sierra de Guadarrama with all its history, and the protective presence of the great pines.
Remember that the route ends, if it is done in all its extension, far from the starting point. You have to get to the M-601 road, locate the Dos Castillas premises in the port of Navacerrada, where you can park your car. It has an extension of just over 4 km and although it takes place in the Community of Madrid, it covers part of Segovia, so it is necessary to take mobilization forecasts.
Many hikers usually reach the Collado Ventoso, which is an open plain that is usually used for resting and to appreciate the beauty of the mountains . The end of the original road is in the Valle de la Fuenfría. It is a longer extension, almost 7 km, so it is not recommended for dogs with little resistance.
A route full of beauty, with small fresh or cold streams, depending on the season, which will surely be an adventure for your furry friend, is the well-known Miradors route. It has excellent positions to capture beautiful views.
This route can be done in about two hours at a regular pace. There is a lot of room to snoop around, so you always have to have your dog educated to avoid inconvenience due to over-enthusiasm. In this journey you have the advantage that it is circular, so you can return to the starting point. You just have to approach Cercedilla and start the path.
More routes to enjoy with your dog in the Sierra de Madrid
There are more paths full of beauty for you and your dog, with the energy of being outdoors.
In the Parque de los Cerros there is the route known as the route of the Arab Castle . A journey that can take between three to four hours, almost 10 km, through a circular circuit. It is a tour with a great view of a wide diversity of changing flora as you progress through different ecosystems.
It borders the banks of the river and its historical point is the Qal’at’Abd alSalam built in the 9th century . Undoubtedly, a different experience from the daily life of any walk.
Silence of the bastard: although it sounds quite strong, the truth is that it is indeed a route in which you can be in the company of your dog. It is a route of almost 8 km without great slopes, with a slope that does not demand great efforts. In fact, for many mountaineers it is a low-difficulty route.
It has a quality that makes it unique, not only is it a circular route, but it is also completely enclosed by a fence that delimits and protects the path. This represents an advantage of tranquility with respect to runaway furry, as well as for people.
Another advantage is that it offers easy parking, since you have to start from the Cantocochino car park.
The Seven Peaks route offers a great beauty of meadows, mountains and wooded landscapes .
It extends for 9 km, and can be covered in 2 or 5 hours, according to the walking pattern that each one imposes. Located between the Navacerrada pass and the aforementioned Schmid path, it is a closed route, which increases the ease of this trip that allows you to see spectacular formations such as the striking Majalasna up to, the highest, Somontano.
It is a perfect route for those looking for a comfortable, smooth route, with very little physical effort. In other words, it is ideal for those who start this type of excursion with their dogs through the Madrid mountains.
A medium demanding route to go with your dog
The Laguna de los Pajaros offers a slightly more demanding route that is rewarded with the beautiful views, the mountains, the action of the glaciers and the presence of irresistible lagoons for bathing .
It has the advantage that it is a route that allows you to make a journey to the starting point. So after the physical effort there is no need to make a return route.
The starting point is usually Puerto de los Cotos, it runs between Laguna de los Claveles, Laguna de los Pájaros, Peñalara, among others. The total extension is approximately 11 km
Recommendations for hiking with your dogs
Carry a sufficient supply of water . Prepare the route in advance, which implies taking into account the conditions of your furry. In addition, carry a first aid kit to solve any unforeseen event, such as a wound in the pads. And now ready to go on an adventure with your furry.