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Santillana Reservoir – Manzanares el Real Castle loop from Mataelpino

Santillana Reservoir – Manzanares el Real Castle loop from Mataelpino

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Santillana Reservoir – Manzanares el Real Castle loop from Mataelpino

04:42

58.6km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 30, 2026

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Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.5 km

Dirt Road in Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

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14.0 km

GR-124 Royal Trail

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Section of the GR-124, also known as Senda Real, is a long-distance trail that runs through the Community of Madrid (Spain). It begins at the Príncipe Pío Station and ends, …

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27.4 km

Grajal Bridge

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Factory bridge over the Manzanares on the M-618 between Colmenar Viejo and Hoyo del Manzanares. Wonderful views

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46.9 km

Santillana Reservoir Trail

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The Santillana reservoir is one of the largest in the Madrid community. Here the waters of the Manzanares river are collected for the drinking water system of the capital. Both …

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48.0 km

Santillana Reservoir

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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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49.3 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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54.2 km

Views of La Pedriza

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From here you can see the entire Sierra de los Porrones and the depression where the Santillana reservoir is located. You can also see the typical agricultural landscape of the …

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55.9 km

San Isidro Hermitage

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The Hermitage of San Isidro is located on the slopes of El Boalo, very close to the town centre. It was built with local masonry by the local residents, reflecting …

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58.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

8.50 km

7.17 km

3.85 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.1 km

9.74 km

2.59 km

1.03 km

214 m

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Santillana Reservoir – Manzanares el Real Castle loop from Mataelpino

Dirt Road in Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

GR-124 Royal Trail

Grajal Bridge

Santillana Reservoir Trail

Santillana Reservoir

Manzanares el Real Castle

Views of La Pedriza

San Isidro Hermitage

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