Cascada del Purgatorio, Rascafría

#2 among attractions in Rascafría

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Cascada del Purgatorio is a place located in Rascafría (Madrid autonomous community) and belongs to the category of hiking trail, park, natural attraction.

It is situated at an altitude of 4537 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 40°50'59"N latitude and 3°51'39"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: La Najarra, Guadarrama National Park (nature, 75 min walk), Monastery of El Paular (monastery, 78 min walk), Asomate de Hoyos, Guadarrama National Park (nature, 83 min walk).

Elevation: 4537 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°50'59"N, 3°51'39"W

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Cascada del Purgatorio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monastery of El Paular, Peñalara, Sierra de Guadarrama, Risco de los Claveles.

3 miNW
Monastery, Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture
Monastery of El Paular, Rascafría
78 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque valley of the Lozoya River, the Monastery of El Paular is a historical gem located in the tranquil town of Rascafría, Spain. Founded in 1390, this former Carthusian monastery exudes a profound sense of peace and spirituality that has been...
4.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Peñalara, Guadarrama National Park
115 min walk • Peñalara is the highest mountain peak in the mountain range of Guadarrama, a subsection of Spain's larger Sistema Central mountain chain which lies at the center and divides the Iberian Peninsula.
3.3 miW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Sierra de Guadarrama
86 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Spain, the Sierra de Guadarrama offers a verdant escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This majestic mountain range, part of the larger Sistema Central, is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
4.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Risco de los Claveles, Guadarrama National Park
123 min walk • Risco de los Claveles, is the second highest peak in the Sierra de Guadarrama. It is 2366 meters high, and is located in the northwest of Peñalara Natural Park, 700 meters north from Peñalara peak.
5 miW
Natural attraction, Protected area
Peñalara Natural Park, Guadarrama National Park
127 min walk • The Peñalara Natural Park is a natural park of 7.68 km2 in the northwest of the Community of Madrid, Spain. It was designated in June 1990. The park is situated in the central zone of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Since 2013 the Sierra de Guadarrama has also been protected by a national park designation.
2.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Najarra, Guadarrama National Park
75 min walk • La Najarra is a mountain in the Sierra de Guadarrama. It is located on the border of the municipalities of Miraflores de la Sierra and Soto del Real, to the south, and Rascafría, to the north, and on the eastern boundary of the mountainous...
3.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Asomate de Hoyos, Guadarrama National Park
83 min walk • Asómate de Hoyos is a mountain in the Sierra de Guadarrama, with an altitude of 2242 metres. It is part of the Cuerda Larga, with Loma de los Bailanderos and La Najarra to the east, and Collado de las Zorras and Loma de Pandasco to the west.
5.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
La Pedriza, Guadarrama National Park
140 min walk • La Pedriza is a geological feature on the southern slopes of the Guadarrama mountain range of great scenic and leisure interest. Access is from Manzanares el Real, a municipality in the northwest of the Community of Madrid.
5.5 miSE
Town
Miraflores de la Sierra
141 min walk • For nature lovers, Miraflores de la Sierra provides an array of outdoor activities, from hiking and mountain biking to horseback riding and birdwatching. The stunning landscapes of the area offer the perfect backdrop for exploration and relaxation, with lush forests...
3.9 miN
40°54'14"N • 3°52'46"W
Centro Comercial Madrid-París, Rascafría
99 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
4.9 miN
Locality
Alameda del Valle
126 min walk • Alameda del Valle is a municipality in Spain, 92 kilometres northeast of Madrid.