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Lozoya Valley, Madrid, Spain Finnish forest in Madrid in autumn. By Lolowasi Surrounded by the mountains of the Sierra de Norte de Madrid is the Finnish Forest , a dreamlike natural refuge where silence and tranquility are the protagonists. A perfect destination for a weekend getaway , and although any time of year feels great, it is winter, with the arrival of the first snow, that gives it a touch of magic, transforming the environment into an authentic fairy tale. Although its official name is El Potario Forest, its peculiar similarity to the natural landscapes of Finland has led it to be popularly known as the Finnish Forest. A thick mountain, a wooden cabin that once served as a sauna, a lake and, of course, a small pier.
A corner designed exclusively to indulge in relaxation and contemplative life. The beautiful Madrid municipality of Rascafría will be the reference to reach the Finnish Forest. A town famous for its beautiful mountain landscapes, varied hiking routes and exceptional traditional cuisine. Very close, just two kilometers away, is the El Cell Phone Number List Paular monastery , whose walled esplanade will serve as free parking. Finnish forest, Madrid By: Lisbeth Once here, and after crossing the road, the Perdón Bridge will appear , an architectural wonder built in the 18th century that allowed the monks to cross the Lozoya River on their way to the old paper mill of Los Batanes. A mill from which, as a curiosity, came the paper that served as the canvas to write the first part of the brilliant work The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha .
This bridge is, precisely, the starting point of the Lozoya Valley Natural Trail , the path that leads to the Finnish Forest. However, the possibilities of this trail do not end here. Its almost 54 km show the walker the beauty housed in the southern slope of the Guadarrama mountain range . A main trail and six alternative routes that wander through the Lozoya Valley among centuries-old pine forests, hermitages and churches with the omnipresent company of the Lozoya River and that enchant hiking fans. However, to reach the idyllic Finnish Forest it will not be necessary to explore it in its entirety. Just five minutes of comfortable and relaxed walking will be enough to see, on the left, the small wooden hut nestled among the trees. A very pleasant path that has the virtue of impregnating the retina with postcard images, especially if you visit it snowy.
A corner designed exclusively to indulge in relaxation and contemplative life. The beautiful Madrid municipality of Rascafría will be the reference to reach the Finnish Forest. A town famous for its beautiful mountain landscapes, varied hiking routes and exceptional traditional cuisine. Very close, just two kilometers away, is the El Cell Phone Number List Paular monastery , whose walled esplanade will serve as free parking. Finnish forest, Madrid By: Lisbeth Once here, and after crossing the road, the Perdón Bridge will appear , an architectural wonder built in the 18th century that allowed the monks to cross the Lozoya River on their way to the old paper mill of Los Batanes. A mill from which, as a curiosity, came the paper that served as the canvas to write the first part of the brilliant work The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha .
This bridge is, precisely, the starting point of the Lozoya Valley Natural Trail , the path that leads to the Finnish Forest. However, the possibilities of this trail do not end here. Its almost 54 km show the walker the beauty housed in the southern slope of the Guadarrama mountain range . A main trail and six alternative routes that wander through the Lozoya Valley among centuries-old pine forests, hermitages and churches with the omnipresent company of the Lozoya River and that enchant hiking fans. However, to reach the idyllic Finnish Forest it will not be necessary to explore it in its entirety. Just five minutes of comfortable and relaxed walking will be enough to see, on the left, the small wooden hut nestled among the trees. A very pleasant path that has the virtue of impregnating the retina with postcard images, especially if you visit it snowy.
