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View of Presa del Gasco – El Gasco Dam loop from Embalse del Molino de la Hoz

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Spain
Madrid
Area Metropolitana De Madrid
Las Rozas De Madrid

View of Presa del Gasco – El Gasco Dam loop from Embalse del Molino de la Hoz

Moderate

3.3

(9)

26

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View of Presa del Gasco – El Gasco Dam loop from Embalse del Molino de la Hoz

02:14

7.44km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.53 km

View of Presa del Gasco

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It is not a viewpoint, it is a clear curve in the road.

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2.89 km

The El Gasco dam is an unfinished dam, built at the end of the 18th century (between 1787 and 1799), on the Guadarrama River. Its ruins are located at the …

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3.01 km

No entry

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Although the Komoot map shows that you can pass through here, the truth is that a couple of years ago they fenced off this part of the mountain with signs prohibiting entry.

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3.18 km

El Gasco Dam

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The El Gasco dam, also called Peña Strait or Carlos III Dam, is one of the most important civil engineering projects in 18th century Spain. It is located above the …

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5.96 km

View of Presa del Gasco

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Beautiful route with a nice view of the helmet dam. Little unevenness

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7.44 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.60 km

1.17 km

790 m

567 m

303 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

1.22 km

825 m

567 m

303 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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