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Plaza de España, Rascafría – Matafrailes Bridge loop from Rascafría

Plaza de España, Rascafría – Matafrailes Bridge loop from Rascafría

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3.5

(2)

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Plaza de España, Rascafría – Matafrailes Bridge loop from Rascafría

08:06

101km

1,390m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 63.4 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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332 m

El Paular Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

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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653 m

Plaza de España, Rascafría

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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.

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8.06 km

Arroyo del Roble

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Wonderful bike path around the reservoir.

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31.9 km

Buitrago del Lozoya Historic Town and Walls

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It is a unique town that preserves its complete wall, the only one in the region and declared a National Monument in 1931. Don't miss its Gothic-Mudejar style Alcázar with …

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48.9 km

Views of the Lozoya River

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The Lozoya is an important tributary of the Jarama along whose 91 kilometer route six reservoirs have been built. Right at this point, the valley takes the shape of a …

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83.3 km

Matafrailes Bridge

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Of the three medieval bridges in Canencia, this is the furthest from the town, near the municipality of Gargantilla de Lozoya. Crossing the waters of the Canencia stream, this bridge …

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86.0 km

Puente Congosto over the Lozoya River

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This bridge built with its pillars over the Lozoya River gorge itself, obtained its side walls shortly after the Civil War. Its origins are uncertain. They could be Roman, the …

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88.2 km

View of Lozoya Reservoir

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Nice viewpoint with recreational rest area

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101 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

18.8 km

14.1 km

9.86 km

657 m

651 m

450 m

Surfaces

61.8 km

23.7 km

13.3 km

1.03 km

947 m

844 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Plaza de España, Rascafría – Matafrailes Bridge loop from Rascafría

El Paular Monastery

Plaza de España, Rascafría

Arroyo del Roble

Buitrago del Lozoya Historic Town and Walls

Views of the Lozoya River

Matafrailes Bridge

Puente Congosto over the Lozoya River

View of Lozoya Reservoir

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