Callao Square, Madrid – Metropolis Building loop from Ópera

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Callao Square, Madrid – Metropolis Building loop from Ópera

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Callao Square, Madrid – Metropolis Building loop from Ópera

02:06

7.67km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.92 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Plaza de Isabel II (Plaza de la Ópera)

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Opera Square, officially known as Plaza de Isabel II, is located in Madrid's central district. This square is a busy, open space, famous for housing the Teatro Real, one of the most important opera houses in Europe.

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537 m

Callao Square, Madrid

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Plaza del Callao owes its name to the naval battle that took place in front of this Peruvian port and that pitted the Chilean and Peruvian fleet against the Spanish fleet in the 19th century.

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1.36 km

Metropolis Building

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Located at the confluence between Alcalá and Gran Vía streets, this emblematic building, one of the symbols of the area, was designed in 1905 by the French architects Jules and …

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3.12 km

The beautiful lake in El Retiro Park

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In the heart of the Buen Retiro Park is this large pond frequented by Madrid residents to sunbathe and ride a boat.

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3.56 km

Retiro’s Crystal Palace and Pond with Waterfall

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The Crystal Palace Pond is one of the most charming places in the Retiro Park in Madrid. This artificial pond was built in 1887 together with the Crystal Palace, designed …

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3.71 km

Crystal Palace, Retiro Park

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The Crystal Palace of El Retiro is one of the best examples of the so-called iron architecture in Madrid. Originally planned as a gigantic greenhouse to house tropical plants for …

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4.96 km

The Great Pond of El Retiro

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The Estanque Grande del Retiro is one of the most iconic attractions in Madrid's Retiro Park. This artificial pond, created in the 17th century, covers an area of 37,240 m² …

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5.47 km

Alcalá Gate

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Located in the center of the Plaza de la Independencia, the Puerta de Alcalá is one of the five old royal gates that gave access to the city, built by …

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7.67 km

End point

Train Station

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