The Lovers' Bridge – Vegas de Matute loop from Ortigosa del Monte

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The Lovers' Bridge – Vegas de Matute loop from Ortigosa del Monte

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The Lovers' Bridge – Vegas de Matute loop from Ortigosa del Monte

03:32

40.1km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.1 km for 62 m

After 20.5 km for 443 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.57 km

The Mineral Transit

Highlight • Historical Site

9.91 km

Church of Saint Eulalia of Mérida and Sanguino Castle, Valdeprados

Highlight • Religious Site

Valdeprados is a small, charming traditional Segovian town near the Moros River. You should look for the heritage buildings of the Iglesia Eulalia de Mérida and the Castillo De Sanguino on your visit.

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11.2 km

The Lovers' Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A wooden bridge over the Moros River canyon. This marks the start of the hike in the northern part of the river canyon before it descends towards the San Rafael Los Angeles Reservoir.

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11.7 km

Cueva del Lobo

Cave Entrance

13.7 km

Vegas de Matute

Highlight • Settlement

One of the characteristics of the town is that it is home to the old medieval town that has been depopulated for centuries, called Matute. Hence the name of the current kernel.

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14.2 km

Views of Vegas de Matute

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this crowded part of the municipality and close to the Ermita de San Roque, you can see good views of the town.

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18.2 km

Los Ángeles Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Embalse de los Ángeles is a swamp that is located near the town of Los Ángeles de San Rafael. It collects the waters of the southeast of the Sierra del Quintanar.

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18.9 km