San Blas Hermitage – Hoya de San Blas loop from Soto del Real

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San Blas Hermitage – Hoya de San Blas loop from Soto del Real

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San Blas Hermitage – Hoya de San Blas loop from Soto del Real

04:17

45.1km

1,120m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.53 km

San Blas Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hermitage of San Blas, more than a hermitage, is a small stone construction that houses the image of San Blas.
It is located on a promontory surrounded by large …

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8.33 km

San Blas Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint next to the San Blas hermitage gives us beautiful views of the Santillana reservoir and the Cerro de San Pedro. I recommend looking behind the hermitage

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12.0 km

Crossing of the Morcuera Stream

Highlight • River

One of the many points where the streams form a waterfall, in this beautiful ascent to the Morcuera

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13.8 km

Waterfall of the Arroyo de la Vejiga

Highlight • Waterfall

After the rains this part of the track was destroyed. It is already repaired although the remains of the force of the water can still be seen

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17.8 km

View from Puerto de la Morcuera

Highlight • Viewpoint

The really important thing is the port of La Morcuera itself, and not so much the parking that is just before the crown, although the views are great from there. …

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26.9 km

Fuente del Cura Trail Crossing

Highlight • Trail

A tip for any route through this area of the Sierra de Madrid: you have to carry plenty of water in summer and be careful with the presence of ice …

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33.6 km

Hoya de San Blas

Highlight • Gorge

This natural enclave is located in the municipalities of Manzanares el Real and Soto del Real. Beautiful views.

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39.1 km

Los Palancares Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Old reservoir, still in use today, although in a rather doubtful state of conservation. Small in size and often dry. However, around there are many fun paths and trails.

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45.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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