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Cruz Verde Pass – Cruz Verde Pass loop from Zarzalejo

Road cycling routes

Cruz Verde Pass – Cruz Verde Pass loop from Zarzalejo

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Cruz Verde Pass – Cruz Verde Pass loop from Zarzalejo

03:59

68.0km

1,530m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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After 35.0 km for 263 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

Rest area/viewpoint in Zarzalejo

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After the rather steep climb from Apeadero de Zarzalejo, before reaching the town, we have the tranquility of the rest area where we can stop to catch our breath a …

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3.53 km

Zarzalejo Village Center

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In this small town in the Sierra Oesta was the quarry from which the granite was extracted to build the Monastery of El Escorial. It is located at the foot of Machota Alta, better known as Pico del Fraile.

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6.89 km

Cruz Verde Pass

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With its 125 meters, the Cruz Verde port is one of the best known by cyclists in Madrid. You can climb three totally different slopes, both in length and difficulty. …

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7.08 km

Cruz Verde Pass

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A classic for bikers and road cycling and in any case, the bar is a good place to refresh ourselves

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8.55 km

Collado de La Paradilla

Mountain Pass

35.1 km

Alto de Abantos

Mountain Pass

7

50.0 km

Santa María de la Alameda

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Quiet village with a fountain, all of these routes are highly recommended.

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54.3 km

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68.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.2 km

6.46 km

952 m

287 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.9 km

347 m

342 m

262 m

134 m

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Thursday 3 September

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Comments

May 18, 2025,Zarzalejo Estacion, peguerimos y Monte Abantos

Very pretty route with very few cars early in the morning.

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