Valmayor Reservoir – Seat of Philip II loop from Cº Raya - Rosas
Valmayor Reservoir – Seat of Philip II loop from Cº Raya - Rosas
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Valmayor Reservoir – Seat of Philip II loop from Cº Raya - Rosas
05:43
71.7km
960m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 8, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 39.8 km for 53 m
After 41.2 km for 98 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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14.3 km
Colmenarejo – Puente Retamar – Villafranca del Castillo
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21.0 km
Valmayor Reservoir
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22.5 km
Valmayor Reservoir
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22.7 km
Valmayor Reservoir Trails
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However, there is an area of twisty roads before reaching the meadows that can delight any cyclist who likes the countryside.
Going fast (safely) is a joy in this area.
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40.0 km
Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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Designed by architects Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera, it is characterized by its sober, Renaissance style. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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40.6 km
Monastery and gardens
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Designed by architects Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera, it is characterized by its sober, Renaissance style. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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43.2 km
Viewpoint on the Way to the Chair of Philip II
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However, experts believe it was actually an ancient Celtic altar, possibly used for rituals. Today, it's a popular hiking spot with stunning views of the monastery and its surroundings.
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44.1 km
Seat of Philip II
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Some experts assure that these granite seats, for the king and two companions, are the remains of a thousand-year-old Celtiberian altar. From here you can perceive that the Monastery has the shape of an inverted grill, in homage to San Lorenzo, who was martyred in one of them back in the year 258, since it is located on a small hill from which the Guadarrama Valley and the Sierra de Navacerrada.
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71.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
28.2 km
18.1 km
8.53 km
6.30 km
5.99 km
4.62 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
26.4 km
19.9 km
16.3 km
3.44 km
3.32 km
2.50 km
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Elevation
Highest point (1,190 m)
Lowest point (610 m)
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