The most awaited visit of the year to the Montejo Beech Forest

Discover how to sustainably visit Madrid's famous and picturesque forest this fall

The picturesque landscape of Hayedo de Montejo in autumn
Photo: Carlos Sánchez

Enjoy Madrid's unexpected experiences during your visit to our flamenco tablaos. tablaos flamencos.

Visit in autumn the Montejo Beech Forest, one of the most unique forests of the Region of Madrid, declared a Natural Site of National Interest in 1974 and a Natural World Heritage Site. Natural Heritage of Humanity according to UNESCO, is a formidable experience. We tell you how to do it in a responsible and sustainable way.

Autumn foliage in the beech forest
Photo: Carlos Sánchez

The influx of national and international visitors to this forest has been increasing over the years, especially in the months of October and November, when the orange, brown and reddish colors give this environment an even more spectacular appearance. Due to this popularity, and the sensitivity of the environment, visits have now been regulated and are made exclusively through free guided tours with environmental educators.

This Protected Natural Area is approximately an hour and a half from Madrid and is part of the Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve. Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve in the Sierra Norte de Madrid. And it is that, to the surprise of many, in Madrid we have a mountain range where you can even practice skiing, being Peñalara its highest peak with 2428 meters of altitude.

The road to the Hayedo de Montejo already offers amazing views
Photo: Manuel Cordero

Through this link you can make a reservation in advance for the guided tour and at this article we tell you all the details of access, duration and visitable paths.

Here are some ways to visit the famous and picturesque Madrid forest in a sustainable way:

  1. Staying on the marked trails and itineraries.

  2. Leaving the forest as you find it, without collecting or introducing any kind of plants, rocks or animals. The conservation of the ecosystem is vital.

  3. Having a snack before starting the tour, since inside it is not allowed to consume food or drinks. After the visit we suggest you eat in one of the restaurants in the villages of the Sierra del Rincón and support local tourism.

  4. Respecting the peace of the natural space and that of other visitors.

  5. Carpooling with other visitors.

  6. Taking advantage of the trip to get to know other natural and heritage attractions of the towns of the Sierra del Rincón.

  7. The visit should be done with only what is necessary in the backpack to avoid leaving objects or garbage in the forest.

  8. Enjoying more with the eyes and less with the camera.

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