Satellite map of Puerto de Navacerrada

Sierra de Guadarrama · Spain

Puerto de Navacerrada

M-601Navacerrada to Puerto de Navacerrada

Distance6.3 mi10.1 km
Drive time13 minon the road
DifficultyModeratetightness 5 of 10
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The pass closest to Madrid, Puerto de Navacerrada at 1,858 m, climbs through the densest Scots pine forest in Spain to a saddle famous for the Siete Revueltas, seven sharp hairpins that enthusiasts treat as a proving ground.

From Navacerrada village the M-601 climbs steadily through the Valsaín pine forest with the granite crags of Siete Picos visible through the trees to the 1,858 m summit on the Madrid-Segovia boundary. Continuing on the CL-601 toward Segovia, the road drops through the Siete Revueltas, seven hairpins in quick succession, before a long forest descent.

Scenery

MountainForest

Best seasons

SpringSummerAutumn

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Puerto de Navacerrada on the map6.3 mi · point to point

NavacerradaStart · Sierra de Guadarrama
Puerto de NavacerradaEnd · Sierra de Guadarrama

Character

Corners10bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Climb673 mtotal ascent
Summit1,860.1 mhighest point of the line · 6,103 ft

Corners

busiest around mile 1
1.63.14.7 mi

Elevation

under 4%4–8%over 8%1,187 – 1,860.1 m
summit · 1,860.1 m 1,2001,4001,6001,800 m 0.03.16.3 mi

From the road

Points of interest3 stops

  • Puerto de NavacerradaViewpoint
    6.3 mi in
  • Collado del PortazgoViewpoint
    1.6 mi in
  • Collado de los EmburriaderosViewpoint
    4.9 mi in

Hazards

  • Siete Revueltas, seven tight consecutive hairpins on the Segovia descent
  • Heavy weekend and ski traffic
  • Ice and snow November to March
  • Fast motorcyclists on blind bends

Sources

  • “a spectacular stretch known by motorcyclists as 'the seven hairpins', characterised by seven 360-degree curves.”

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Driving the Puerto de Navacerrada: quick answers

How long does it take to drive the Puerto de Navacerrada?
Puerto de Navacerrada runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and takes about 13 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Puerto de Navacerrada to drive?
We rate it moderate: 10 corners, a maximum gradient of 12%, and a tightness of 5 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Puerto de Navacerrada?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.

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