Manzanares el Real Castle – Santillana Reservoir loop from Ctra. M615 - Urb. Berrocal IV

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Spain

Madrid

Guadarrama

Becerril De La Sierra

Manzanares el Real Castle – Santillana Reservoir loop from Ctra. M615 - Urb. Berrocal IV

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Manzanares el Real Castle – Santillana Reservoir loop from Ctra. M615 - Urb. Berrocal IV

04:29

51.2km

870m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.96 km

Views of La Pedriza

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can see the entire Sierra de los Porrones and the depression where the Santillana reservoir is located. You can also see the typical agricultural landscape of the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.84 km

Manzanares el Real Castle

Highlight • Castle

This is the best preserved castle in the community of Madrid. It is also known as the Mendoza castle because it was this family that built it to reinforce their …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.1 km

Santillana Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A very nice reservoir. The sunsets and sunrises are spectacular, there are incredible views of Manzanares and its castle, and it is a good place to photograph birds.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.3 km

Santillana Reservoir Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Santillana reservoir is one of the largest in the Madrid community. Here the waters of the Manzanares river are collected for the drinking water system of the capital. Both …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.9 km

Dehesa Boyal

Forest

18.5 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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

24.0 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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

28.2 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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

46.9 km

San Isidro Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hermitage of San Isidro is located on the slopes of El Boalo, very close to the town centre. It was built with local masonry by the local residents, reflecting …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

51.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types