Buitrago de Lozoya – El Villar Reservoir and Gorge loop from Gargantilla del Lozoya y Pinilla de Buitrago
Buitrago de Lozoya – El Villar Reservoir and Gorge loop from Gargantilla del Lozoya y Pinilla de Buitrago
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Buitrago de Lozoya – El Villar Reservoir and Gorge loop from Gargantilla del Lozoya y Pinilla de Buitrago
03:29
67.5km
1,010m
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: March 10, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 14.2 km for 86 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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12.2 km
Castle of the Mendoza Family (Buitrago de Lozoya)
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During the War of Independence, the French would use the fortress as a barracks, fleeing from it in 1813, destroying it in their escape, then beginning its deterioration.
It currently has a bullring inside and has been closed for restoration since 2016. It is a historical gem that should not be overlooked if you visit the Madrid town.
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12.4 km
Buitrago del Lozoya Historic Town and Walls
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12.4 km
Buitrago de Lozoya
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12.6 km
Buitrago del Lozoya Castle and Walls
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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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14.2 km
View of Buitrago del Lozoya and the Lozoya River
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Buitrago del Lozoya is a Spanish municipality and town in the north of the Community of Madrid, located at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. It receives its name from the Lozoya River, which surrounds the town.
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24.7 km
El Villar Reservoir and Gorge
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54.1 km
La Serna del Monte
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67.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
63.6 km
3.74 km
212 m
Surfaces
52.5 km
14.5 km
424 m
165 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,180 m)
Lowest point (890 m)
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