Embalse de Cerro Alarcón is a region in the Community of Madrid, Spain, situated between the municipalities of Valdemorillo and Navalagamella. The area is defined by its central feature, the Embalse de Cerro Alarcón reservoir, which is surrounded by a Mediterranean forest ecosystem. This landscape provides a varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more, with relatively flat sections around the reservoir and options for routes with greater elevation.
78
Routes
4.6
(88)
Average rating
1629
People visited

4.8
(17)
130
hikers
5.20km
01:26
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(18)
73
hikers
7.37km
02:04
150m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(7)
22
hikers
6.53km
01:50
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
6.08km
01:41
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
292
riders
76.3km
03:31
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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206
riders
76.2km
03:27
680m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

61
riders
43.6km
02:24
860m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

26
riders
110km
05:31
1,670m
1,670m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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86
riders
50.1km
04:24
650m
650m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(1)
44
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.2
(5)
37
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
18
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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47
riders
81.5km
05:45
1,640m
1,640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
49.8km
04:59
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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17
riders
26.3km
02:26
280m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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37
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
13.2km
01:27
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
24.3km
02:56
460m
460m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
15.0km
01:53
290m
290m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
29.0km
02:17
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
34.7km
03:12
600m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Embalse de Cerro Alarcón offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The area features a mix of paths, from relatively flat sections around the reservoir to routes with greater elevation. More than 9,000 visitors have shared experiences, with routes averaging 4.57 out of 5 stars.
Embalse de Cerro Alarcón provides various hiking routes, ranging from easy to more challenging. Trails often combine paths, hiking paths, and some street sections, with options for exploring the reservoir's shores and historic landmarks. Specific guides are available for hiking around Embalse de Cerro Alarcón.
Yes, Embalse de Cerro Alarcón offers easy hiking options, particularly around the reservoir. An easy 3.8-mile (6.1 km) circular route from Navalagamella explores both history and nature. Komoot provides a guide for easy hikes around Embalse de Cerro Alarcón.
Embalse de Cerro Alarcón features routes suitable for families, often with relatively flat terrain around the reservoir. These trails allow for exploration of the natural environment. A dedicated guide for family-friendly hikes around Embalse de Cerro Alarcón is available.
The region is conducive to various forms of cycling, including road cycling, mountain biking, and touring cycling. Routes utilize a mix of paved roads and unpaved paths. Guides are available for road cycling, MTB trails, and general cycling.
The central feature is the Embalse de Cerro Alarcón reservoir, which covers 25 hectares and is surrounded by a Mediterranean forest ecosystem. The historic Puente del Pasadero (Pasadero Bridge) is another notable landmark often included in hiking routes. The reservoir's narrowness allows for views of both sides.
Embalse de Cerro Alarcón is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have received an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars from over 800 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Embalse de Cerro Alarcón, covering various activities and interests. These include guides for hiking, family-friendly hikes, road cycling, MTB trails, and gravel biking.
Some hiking trails in Embalse de Cerro Alarcón are accessible via public transport. Komoot provides a specific guide for hikes from bus stations around Embalse de Cerro Alarcón. This resource can help in planning routes that start near public transport stops.
The official website for the E.U.C.C. Ampliación Cerro Alarcón, which is related to the urbanization near the reservoir, is www.cerroalarcon.es. This site may provide general information about the area and its services.
Yes, Embalse de Cerro Alarcón offers suitable terrain for jogging. The area's mix of paths, including relatively flat sections around the reservoir, provides options for runners. A dedicated guide for Running Trails around Embalse de Cerro Alarcón is available on komoot.
Gravel biking is an available activity in Embalse de Cerro Alarcón, utilizing the area's unpaved paths and varied terrain. Enthusiasts can find routes that cater to this sport. Komoot offers a specific guide for gravel biking around Embalse de Cerro Alarcón.

