Las Presillas del Lozoya – Plaza de España, Rascafría loop from Alameda del Valle

Las Presillas del Lozoya – Plaza de España, Rascafría loop from Alameda del Valle

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Las Presillas del Lozoya – Plaza de España, Rascafría loop from Alameda del Valle

02:27

31.7km

350m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.3 km for 92 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

Las Presillas Natural Pools

Highlight • Lake

Las Presillas are natural pools located in Rascafria, in the El Paular Valley.
They are included in a recreational area that has wide green meadows and a bathing area (divided into three natural pools) in the Lozoya riverbed, with spectacular views of Pico Peñalara.

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11.6 km

Las Presillas del Lozoya

Highlight • Lake

Great place for break in the shadow of the trees and a dip in the water. There is also a Kiosk for snacks and drinks.

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12.6 km

Lozoya River

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The Lozoya is a tributary river of the Jarama, which crosses the north of the Community of Madrid. This watercourse, which has its source in the Peñalara natural park, on the Madrid side of the Guadarrama mountain range, is the main supplier of drinking water in the province. Its water is considered one of the highest quality for human consumption in Spain.
In its initial section, where it collects the waters of the Peñalara, Las Guarramillas and Las Cerradillas streams (municipal district of Rascafría), the river is called La Angostura stream. It begins to be identified as Lozoya when it joins the Umbría and Aguilón streams. Its course runs from west to east, unlike most Madrid rivers that flow through the community from north to south.

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12.8 km

Wooden Bridge over the Lozoya River

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Framed next to a meadow, between forests, this bridge is a perfect place to take that souvenir photo on our route through the Lozoya Valley

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18.1 km

Los Robledos Viewpoint

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The site and the views of the valley are spectacular

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24.1 km

Puente del Perdón

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The Puente del Perdón is a beautiful stone bridge over the Lozoya River, which dates back to the mid-18th century. It is located in the Guadarrama mountain range, in the municipality of Rascafría.

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27.8 km

El Paular Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the capitals of the Madrid Sierra and nerve center of the Lozoya Valley. With numerous establishments where you can buy, recharge your batteries or stay.
In addition to its urban area, the Paular monastery stands out, a must-see

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28.1 km

Plaza de España, Rascafría

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Rascafría is a beautiful village in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range. Located in the Lozoya Valley, it boasts an ideal location for cycling between the Morcuera and Cotos mountain passes.

Its main monument is the Monastery of Santa María del Paular, nestled in a privileged setting blanketed with pine and oak forests. As its name suggests, it is one of the coldest villages in the Madrid region.

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