Plaza de España, Rascafría – Lozoya River loop from El Tomillar

Spain

Madrid

Lozoya Somosierra

Gargantilla Del Lozoya Y Pinilla De Buitrago

Plaza de España, Rascafría – Lozoya River loop from El Tomillar

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Plaza de España, Rascafría – Lozoya River loop from El Tomillar

02:53

46.2km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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ZEPA Alto Lozoya

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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4.75 km

View of Lozoya Reservoir

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Nice viewpoint with recreational rest area

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10.8 km

Arroyo del Roble

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Wonderful bike path around the reservoir.

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14.6 km

Alameda del Valle Spring

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This fountain in Alameda del Valle, at the foot of La Morcuera, always has water and is always fresh.

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18.2 km

Rascafría is a beautiful village in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range. Located in the Lozoya Valley, it boasts an ideal location for cycling between the Morcuera and Cotos mountain passes.

Its main monument is the Monastery of Santa María del Paular, nestled in a privileged setting blanketed with pine and oak forests. As its name suggests, it is one of the coldest villages in the Madrid region.

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18.5 km

El Paular Monastery

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One of the capitals of the Madrid Sierra and nerve center of the Lozoya Valley. With numerous establishments where you can buy, recharge your batteries or stay.
In addition to its urban area, the Paular monastery stands out, a must-see

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21.0 km

Puente del Perdón

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The Puente del Perdón is a beautiful stone bridge over the Lozoya River, which dates back to the mid-18th century. It is located in the Guadarrama mountain range, in the municipality of Rascafría.

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23.0 km

Lozoya River

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The Lozoya is a tributary river of the Jarama, which crosses the north of the Community of Madrid. This watercourse, which has its source in the Peñalara natural park, on the Madrid side of the Guadarrama mountain range, is the main supplier of drinking water in the province. Its water is considered one of the highest quality for human consumption in Spain.
In its initial section, where it collects the waters of the Peñalara, Las Guarramillas and Las Cerradillas streams (municipal district of Rascafría), the river is called La Angostura stream. It begins to be identified as Lozoya when it joins the Umbría and Aguilón streams. Its course runs from west to east, unlike most Madrid rivers that flow through the community from north to south.

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23.2 km