San Blas Hermitage – Hoya de San Blas loop from Colmenar Viejo

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Madrid

Area Metropolitana De Madrid

Colmenar Viejo

San Blas Hermitage – Hoya de San Blas loop from Colmenar Viejo

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San Blas Hermitage – Hoya de San Blas loop from Colmenar Viejo

04:01

48.3km

730m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.6 km for 188 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.8 km

Start Miraflores de la Sierra

Highlight • Trail

Fun trail at the exit of Soto and beginning of Morcuera

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18.7 km

San Blas Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hermitage of San Blas, more than a hermitage, is a small stone construction that houses the image of San Blas.
It is located on a promontory surrounded by large …

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19.2 km

Trail with views of the mountains

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From this dirt track between Miraflores de la Sierra and Soto del Real there is a spectacular view of the granite peaks that border the San Blas basin.

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25.4 km

Hueco de San Blas, Guadarrama Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are few places as beautiful and few routes as accessible as the Hoya (or hollow) of San Blas.

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25.4 km

Hoya de San Blas

Highlight • Gorge

This natural enclave is located in the municipalities of Manzanares el Real and Soto del Real. Beautiful views.

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27.8 km

Passage to Hueco de San Blas

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Important: the route is worth it on clear days. It's best not to go up in fog.

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30.9 km

Los Palancares Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Old reservoir, still in use today, although in a rather doubtful state of conservation. Small in size and often dry. However, around there are many fun paths and trails.

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31.0 km