Arlanzón Reservoir – Pineda de la Sierra loop from Tenadas de los Quemados

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Arlanzón Reservoir – Pineda de la Sierra loop from Tenadas de los Quemados

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Arlanzón Reservoir – Pineda de la Sierra loop from Tenadas de los Quemados

02:42

43.3km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Espacio Natural de la Sierra de la Demanda

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Parking

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2.05 km

Viewpoint - Úzquiza Reservoir

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The entire road that passes north of the reservoir offers great views. Here there is a plain where you can calmly stop and enjoy the surroundings.

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2.67 km

El Matorro

Mountain Pass

9.13 km

Embalse del Arlanzón

Highlight • Lake

Very nice area. However, the reservoir is not really full at the moment. The road here is good for cycling. There is little traffic.

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13.0 km

The road that borders the Arlanzón reservoir has an incredible perspective of the mountains as a backdrop. The clouds are reflected in the water and the views in general give meaning to cycling in these remote places.

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20.4 km

Pineda de la Sierra

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Small mountain village. Picturesque. There is a nice café here for a break. There aren't really many cafes here. So you should stop by.

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20.6 km

Bridge in Pineda de la Sierra

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Really a nice photo opportunity. In the village is a nice little café ideal for a break.

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36.8 km

Úzquiza Reservoir

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The Úzquiza dam, like the Arlanzón dam located less than 10 kilometers upstream, serves to regulate the Arlanzón river, and since both reservoirs form a functional unit between them, they …

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