The best road cycling routes around Embalse de El Burguillo

Los Toros de Guisando are a set of zoomorphic sculptures of Vettonian origin, carved in granite between the 4th and 2nd centuries BC. They probably represent bulls or verracos and were linked to rituals for the protection of livestock and the delimitation of territory.

Beautiful road alongside the reservoir, very quiet. It has no paved exit.

The cycle trip continues along the lane of the Jacobean route until it connects with the Cebreros highway. The route continues along the side of the road, passing through the popular port of Arrebatacapas and another descent to Cebreros, a mountain town with a wine-growing tradition that would be a good place to finish the second stage when organized as a three-day trip. The Camino de Levante descends from the port along a mountain path that is quite technical and difficult by bicycle, suitable for trail experts and everyone can choose. The path begins next to the port sign and ends where the road enters the urban complex. The track goes down the road, crosses the town and continues the descent along the old Camino Real de Toledo, used by the funeral procession of Isabel la Católica when they carried her remains from Medina del Campo to Granada. At the Cebreros exit there are remains of the old medieval road and on the Alberche River there are the monumental bridges of Valsordo and Santa Yusta, used since Roman times, although they have undergone several reconstructions throughout history. The climb coincides with the last arrows of the Camino de Levante and deviates through the Puente Nuevo urbanization towards San Martín de Valdeiglesias, following the markings of the GR-10 long-distance path, with several hard ramps on the Camino de la Aliseda.

The arrangement of the sculptures is interesting: they are side by side, forming a line in a north-south direction and all of them facing west, to the hill of Cerro de Guisando, from which they receive their name. The Tórtolas stream, which is located behind it, marks the natural border between the communities of Castilla y León and Madrid.

It is a place where you can admire stone carvings that are more than 2,000 years old that were recovered and taken there so that they can be contemplated by visitors who wish to do so. You have to pay a small entrance fee of €2 to ensure the conservation and maintenance of the sculptures, but it is definitely worth it. These are 4 bulls carved in stone from the 3rd century BC. next to an old inn or inn called "Juradera" in which the pact was signed between Enrique IV and his sister Isabel.

The Guisando Bulls are an outstanding example of Vetona sculpture, a pre-Roman art, found in the municipality of El Tiemblo, in the province of Ávila. These are four large granite statues that represent bulls. These sculptures date from the 6th or 3rd century BC. and they are considered one of the most outstanding examples of Veton sculpture, associated with Celtic culture. Although their exact meaning is unclear, it is believed that the Guisando Bulls could have a symbolic or religious purpose related to fertility and the protection of livestock. There has also been speculation about its possible connection with ritual ceremonies.

Robledo de Chavela is a crossroads between the high mountains of Guadarrama and the western mountains of Madrid. It is an ideal place for a stop along the way and to get supplies.

From the Burguillo reservoir dam you can see a spectacular panoramic view of the sheet of water surrounded by mountains and forests.