Puerto de Canencia climb – Canencia Pass loop from Lozoya

Puerto de Canencia climb – Canencia Pass loop from Lozoya

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Puerto de Canencia climb – Canencia Pass loop from Lozoya

04:57

99.9km

1,470m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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After 22.4 km for 376 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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22.3 km

Buitrago del Lozoya Castle and Walls

Highlight • Castle

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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63.5 km

Robledal

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful road in Autumn

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69.9 km

Puerto de Canencia climb

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Great climb to this 2nd category port, often crowned in the Vuelta a España. Road in good condition and with plenty of shade.

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77.6 km

Canencia Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The port of Canencia is one of the most pleasant to climb in the Sierra de Guadarrama. On any of its slopes, both from Miraflores de la Sierra and from the town of Canencia, the slopes are not too steep and the landscape is incredible.

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77.8 km

Fuente de la Reina

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fresh water spring. Great source to fill up your bidons.

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87.0 km

Fuente de Junte

Highlight • Structure

To refill the bottle and replenish strength

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92.4 km

Taboada Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

It is a huge viaduct located in the heart of the Lozoya valley. One of the most important engineering works in the entire Sierra Norte de Madrid. It has a length of 240 meters.

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97.4 km

Viewpoint of Pinilla Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The viewpoint has incredible views, not only of the reservoir but also of Guadarrama and Peñalara in the background. A quiet place, full of peace, and a good place to rest.

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99.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.4 km

2.32 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces