The best traffic-free bike rides around El Vellón

A very pleasant pass to climb up the Puebla de la Sierra side. To do this, you have to access it from Robledillo, with very steep ramps to warm up, and a few kilometers on a narrow and bumpy road. The views and the route are totally worth it. Avoid weekends, especially busy hours, as motorcycles, and especially cars, can spoil the party a bit, as I say, the road is very narrow. There is a fountain at the lowest point between Robledillo and Puebla, and another one when leaving Puebla de la Sierra. They are the only two points where you will be able to fill your bottles "for free".

The Castle and Walls of Buitrago del Lozoya, one of the most important medieval sites in the Community of Madrid: The town has pre-Roman roots and was mentioned by Livy as a Celtiberian fortress (Litabrum). Muslim Fortification: Between the 8th and 11th centuries, the Muslims built the wall to protect the territory. Reconquest: Alfonso VI conquered it in 1085, and it passed into Christian hands. Current Castle: Built in the 15th century by the Mendoza family, during the reign of John II of Castile. Historical Uses: Noble residence, defensive stronghold, and setting for events such as the imprisonment of Juana la Beltraneja.

Prádena del Rincón is a charming village located in the Sierra Norte of Madrid, founded between the 11th and 12th centuries and historically linked to livestock farming. Strolling through its streets reveals traditional architecture surrounded by nature. Its monuments include the Romanesque-Mudejar church of Santo Domingo de Silos. The tranquility of the area and its rural trails invite you to a peaceful and contemplative getaway in the heart of the Sierra del Rincón. This is ideal for those seeking a genuine connection with nature and rural history, far from the hustle and bustle, with routes that allow you to explore ancient transhumance trails and enjoy the area's biodiversity.

nice easy route, to repeat!

Beautiful town in La Sierra de Madrid with extraordinary landscapes. We recommend this town and its surroundings to isolate yourself from the world.

Place of spirituality where you can meditate studying the extraordinary story of his Illustrious Son Cardinal Cisneros, who was Primate of Spain and Counselor and Regent of Isabel of Castile, the Catholic Queen.

The Molar watchtower is one of the six old defensive watchtowers of the Mayrit mountain range. Visibly rebuilt, it has an extensive view of the surrounding valleys and allowed communication between different towers through fire signals or, failing that, smoke. These messages could travel 200 kilometers in 45 minutes, eliminating the Christian factor from the Christian troops. Thanks to its strategic positioning, today its foot serves as a viewpoint of the Sierra Norte and Cuerda Larga.

The Puentes Viejas reservoir is located in the middle course of the Lozoya River, in the Sierra Norte (Madrid). It belongs to the Canal de Isabel II reservoir network and is the third reservoir in the direction of the current that the river passes through.