Puerto de la Morcuera, Guadarrama National Park

Name: Puerto de la Morcuera
Address: Guadarrama National Park, Spain

#10 among attractions in Guadarrama National Park

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Puerto de la Morcuera, Guadarrama National Park

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The Morcuera Pass is a mountain pass at 1796 metres above sea level, located in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range belonging to the Central system, within the Community of Madrid. It is the third highest mountain pass in the region of Madrid, coinciding in height with the Fuenfría.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°49'43"N, 3°49'58"W

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Puerto de la Morcuera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monastery of El Paular, Sierra de Guadarrama, Cascada del Purgatorio, La Najarra.

5 miNW
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Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
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40°54'14"N • 3°52'46"W
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