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Buitrago de Lozoya – Santuil Forest House loop from Buitrago del Lozoya

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Buitrago de Lozoya – Santuil Forest House loop from Buitrago del Lozoya

02:51

34.5km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.3 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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227 m

Alcazaba de Buitrago

Highlight • Castle

241 m

Castle of the Mendoza Family (Buitrago de Lozoya)

Highlight • Castle

Located on an old Muslim fortress reconquered in 1085 under the reign of Alfonso VI. The first testimonies of the castle come from the hand of Alfonso VII, who gave the properties to the dukes of Mendoza. These, in the s. XV, they would build a castle fortified by seven different towers, built with brick in the Mudejar style. The Marquis of Santillana and, later, Juana de Portugal and her daughter, Juana la Beltraneja, would reside there.
During the War of Independence, the French would use the fortress as a barracks, fleeing from it in 1813, destroying it in their escape, then beginning its deterioration.
It currently has a bullring inside and has been closed for restoration since 2016. It is a historical gem that should not be overlooked if you visit the Madrid town.

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Buitrago de Lozoya

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The impressive wall of Buitrago del Lozoya is located in the municipality of the same name, in the northern part of the Community of Madrid. It is the best preserved walled enclosure in the Madrid region and the only one that remains in a complete state.

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687 m

Buitrago del Lozoya Castle and Walls

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The Castle and Walls of Buitrago del Lozoya, one of the most important medieval sites in the Community of Madrid:
The town has pre-Roman roots and was mentioned by Livy as a Celtiberian fortress (Litabrum).
Muslim Fortification: Between the 8th and 11th centuries, the Muslims built the wall to protect the territory.
Reconquest: Alfonso VI conquered it in 1085, and it passed into Christian hands.
Current Castle: Built in the 15th century by the Mendoza family, during the reign of John II of Castile.
Historical Uses: Noble residence, defensive stronghold, and setting for events such as the imprisonment of Juana la Beltraneja.

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15.7 km

Santuil Forest House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

good place to rest and plan the rest of the route

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26.5 km

Casa Forestal de La Tejera

Alpine Hut

33.9 km

View of Buitrago del Lozoya and the Medieval Walls

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best views of Buitrago: the Lozoya river, the old medieval bridge and the entire walled area

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Buitrago de Lozoya

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Beautiful town in the Sierra de Madrid. The Alczar (castle), the very colorful Puente del Arrabal and the Church of Santa María del Castillo stand out.
It also has the Picasso Museum that brings together an important collection of the ceramic works of the Malaga painter.
Numerous bars, restaurant, supermarkets, and accommodation if necessary

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34.3 km

Access arch to the city wall

Highlight • Historical Site

34.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

11.1 km

2.08 km

2.06 km

1.60 km

429 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

8.13 km

7.56 km

6.75 km

425 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,630 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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Buitrago de Lozoya – Santuil Forest House loop from Buitrago del Lozoya

Alcazaba de Buitrago

Castle of the Mendoza Family (Buitrago de Lozoya)

Buitrago de Lozoya

Buitrago del Lozoya Castle and Walls

Santuil Forest House

View of Buitrago del Lozoya and the Medieval Walls

Buitrago de Lozoya

Access arch to the city wall

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