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Manzanares y Soto del Real, Miraflores de la Sierra, Rascafría, Cerceda – circular route

Manzanares y Soto del Real, Miraflores de la Sierra, Rascafría, Cerceda – circular route

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Manzanares y Soto del Real, Miraflores de la Sierra, Rascafría, Cerceda – circular route

04:55

88.8km

1,740m

Road cycling

This challenging road cycling loop takes you through the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama, offering a varied and demanding ride. You'll pedal through extensive pine and oak forests, enjoying breathtaking views of the mountain peaks and the serene Embalse de Santillana. It's an experience that combines natural beauty with…

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

Parque Natural de la Sierra de Guadarrama Norte

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1.23 km

Santillana Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A very nice reservoir. The sunsets and sunrises are spectacular, there are incredible views of Manzanares and its castle, and it is a good place to photograph birds.

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15.9 km

La Morcuera Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Typical climb through the Sierra de Madrid, a route that every bike lover cannot miss.

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39.2 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.

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41.4 km

Monastery of El Paular

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The history of this monastery can be grouped around three main axes: El Paular-Cartuja (1390-1835), El Paular disentailed (1835-1954) and El Paular recovered for monastic life (1954-until today).
huerta_paularThe foundation …

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55.5 km

Cotos Pass

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This well-known port in the area has a length of more than 15 kilometers. The first part is smooth and stretched out and the second very constant and homogeneous, with …

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64.6 km

Geologists' Fountain

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The fountain was inaugurated in 1932 and is dedicated to four of the leading Spanish geologists of the 19th century. Located at kilometer 58 of the road that goes to Puerto de Navacerrada.

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73.8 km

Navacerrada Reservoir

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Beautiful dam, especially when it is up to the top of the water, in possibly one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Beautiful views!

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88.6 km

Manzanares el Real Castle

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This is the best preserved castle in the community of Madrid. It is also known as the Mendoza castle because it was this family that built it to reinforce their …

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88.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.6 km

25.0 km

733 m

338 m

230 m

Surfaces

77.3 km

11.5 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

Weather

Saturday 1 August

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July 9, 2022,Ruta con la bici de carretera

From Colmenar two promotions than in summer and being during the week it is enjoyed much better than on the weekend, since on Saturdays and Sundays there is much more traffic

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Santillana Reservoir

La Morcuera Pass

Plaza de España, Rascafría

Monastery of El Paular

Cotos Pass

Geologists' Fountain

Navacerrada Reservoir

Manzanares el Real Castle

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