Picadas Reservoir – Embalse de Picadas loop from Brunete

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Madrid

Area Metropolitana De Madrid

Brunete

Picadas Reservoir – Embalse de Picadas loop from Brunete

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riders

Picadas Reservoir – Embalse de Picadas loop from Brunete

07:48

103km

1,400m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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10.6 km

Spanish Civil War Bunkers near Colmenar del Arroyo

Highlight • Historical Site

The area of El Espino and Pico del Pañuelo up to Colmenar del Arroyo is full of old bunkers that were used during the Civil War.

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39.2 km

Picadas Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Picadas reservoir is located between the municipalities of Pelayos de la Presa and Aldea del Fresno, about 60 km from Madrid, in the Sierra de Gredos. This reservoir collects …

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42.1 km

Embalse de Picadas

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

very nice and comfortable

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46.1 km

Picadas Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The section between San Martín de Valdeiglesias and Aldea del Fresno is very comforting due to the route of the old Alberche train. The path is favorable and you simply …

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69.5 km

Steep climb on the GR 10 between Zarzalejo and Robledo de Chavela

Highlight • Climb

This is a very tough ascent that will make more than one set foot on the ground.
On the subsequent descent, we must be extremely careful because of the many steps where we will have to stop.

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75.4 km

Colada del Camino de la Crucijada

Highlight • Trail

Another of the good tracks that surrounds the Zarzalejo area. With beautiful views, this route will take you to Valdemorillo along a very picturesque path.

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82.3 km

Stone Bridge and Trail Through La Dehesa

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy track to ride. In rainy seasons you will have to cross a river that can be avoided by a small bridge.

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85.5 km

Parish Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, Valdemorillo

Highlight • Religious Site

Valdemorillo is located at the foot of the Guadarrama mountain range, near the Valmayor reservoir. Its main monument is the parish church of the Assumption of Our Lady, with Gothic and blacksmith Renaissance elements.

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