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Description
The Cerro de la Marmota is located in the municipality of Colmenar Viejo at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. A great viewpoint on an altitude of 791m from where you can observe the surrounding scenic landscape and many birds flying by, or perched on the banks of the Pardo reservoir. Look out for Spanish Eagle which nests in the tops of the holm oaks of the neighboring Monte del Pardo. Also Griffon Vulture and Eurasian Black Vulture can often be observed. On the banks of the Pardo reservoir in winter you can often see Common Crane and around september it is also common to observe a few Black Stork on the banks.
During the walk to Cerro de la Marmota a wide variety of other birds can be observed. For example Red-legged Partridge, European Turtle Dove, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Red-necked Nightjar, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Red Kite, Eagle Owl, Eurasian Hoopoe, European Bee-eater, Iberian Magpie and Woodchat Shrike.
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Espagnol: El Cerro de la Marmota está situado en el municipio de Colmenar Viejo al pie de la Sierra de Guadarrama. Un gran mirador a 791m de altitud desde donde se puede observar el paisaje paisajístico del entorno y numerosas aves volando o posadas en las orillas del embalse de Pardo.
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Access
Cerro de la Marmota is located at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. From the town of Colmenar Viejo you can make a 10 km circular walk. Click on the P in the map for directions to a parking spot on the southern outskirts of Colmenar Viejo.
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Espagnol: El Cerro de la Marmota está situado al pie de la Sierra de Guadarrama. Desde el pueblo de Colmenar Viejo se puede realizar un paseo circular de 10 km. Haga clic en la P en el mapa para obtener indicaciones para llegar a un lugar de estacionamiento en las afueras del sur de Colmenar Viejo.