Laguna Grande de Peñalara

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Laguna Grande de Peñalara is a high-mountain glacial lake in Spain’s Sierra de Guadarrama, known for its scenic alpine setting and protected natural environment.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf glacial lake
high-mountain lake
accessFrom Puerto de Cotos NERFINISHED
autonomousCommunity Community of Madrid NERFINISHED
climate continental Mediterranean with mountain influence
conservationMeasures prohibition of motorized access to immediate surroundings
restricted access to shore in sensitive areas
visitor zoning and marked trails
country Spain
drainage surface and subsurface outlets to nearby streams
ecosystemType high-mountain aquatic ecosystem
elevation approximately 2010 m above sea level
environment alpine
formedDuring Quaternary glaciations
freezesInWinter yes
hasVegetation alpine meadows around shores
peat bogs in surrounding area
hasViewOf Peñalara summit NERFINISHED
glacial cirque walls
humanImpact subject to visitor pressure managed by park regulations
hydrologicalRegime fed mainly by snowmelt and precipitation
knownFor glacial landscape
hiking access
scenic alpine setting
locatedIn Peñalara massif NERFINISHED
Sierra de Guadarrama NERFINISHED
locatedInProtectedArea Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama NERFINISHED
Parque Natural de Peñalara (former designation) NERFINISHED
managementAuthority authorities of Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama
mountainRange Sistema Central NERFINISHED
nearestSummit Peñalara NERFINISHED
origin glacial
partOf Peñalara glacial cirque NERFINISHED
protectedFor biodiversity conservation
protectedStatus within a national park
province Madrid NERFINISHED
region central Spain
regulatedActivities bathing
camping
fishing
swimming
tourismImportance popular destination within Sierra de Guadarrama
typicalActivities hiking
mountain photography
nature observation
waterType freshwater

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Peñalara hasLake Laguna Grande de Peñalara