Wild Swimming, Walks and Days Out around Molino del Feo

In the area where Molino del Feo is located, you can enjoy a wide range of adventure activities, sports, and outdoor pursuits. At Molino del Feo, we’re surrounded by nature, so you can take part in all kinds of nature-based activities while enjoying the scenery. On our 3-hectare property, you can take relaxing walks around the mill, enjoying the views and the riverbank.

Activities in the Area

Hiking

For hiking enthusiasts, the area is ideal for all kinds of trails through natural landscapes, suitable for everyone and offering different levels of difficulty. Among the easiest are the Acebal de Prádena and the Sabinar de Casla, and among the most challenging are the climb to Pico del Lobo (1,000 m elevation gain) or the climb to Peñalara from La Granja de San Ildefonso (1,200 m elevation gain). You can also enjoy a pleasant stroll through the La Pinilla Ski Resort or along the Hoces del Duratón.

Canoeing

You can go on canoeing or hiking trips through the Hoces del Duratón (15 km away) or the Hoces del Río Riaza Natural Park (30 km away), enjoying the breathtaking views these natural paradises have to offer.

Horseback Rides

Very close to the Molino, in Prádena, Escuela Hípica El Acebo offers horse rides and riding lessons. You can also ride in Grajera (26 km away).

Skiing

The La Pinilla ski resort (25 km away) offers, depending on the time of year, activities related to winter sports, nature walks, and bike trails. Here’s a link to the ski resort’s website, where you can find all the information about trail conditions and activities.

You can also enjoy the Navafría Nordic Ski Center in the area. The resort features 33 km of groomed trails and is the premier destination for cross-country skiing in the entire Central Mountain Range. Choose your activity from cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Nordic walking, or roller skiing. Here’s a link to the resort’s website where you can check the trail conditions.

Bike Rides

Beautiful mountain-bike routes start right from Molino del Feo and the surrounding area. Bring your own bike or rent an electric or mountain bike from:

  • Sepúlveda, Ecus: ecus.earth
  • La Granja de San Ildefonso, Naturcleta: naturcletalagranja.com. Ask whether they can deliver the bikes to the Molino for the whole weekend and for large groups.

Paragliding

The Arcones range, 20 minutes from Molino del Feo, is one of the most spectacular and best-known paragliding spots near Madrid.