Seat of Philip II – Bear Cave loop from San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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Seat of Philip II – Bear Cave loop from San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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122

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Seat of Philip II – Bear Cave loop from San Lorenzo de El Escorial

02:00

6.76km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

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1.88 km

View of El Escorial and the Monastery

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The Chair of Philip II is a famous granite viewpoint in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, near Madrid. Legend has it that King Philip II used it to view the …

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2.00 km

Seat of Philip II

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From this natural observatory the monarch contemplated the development of the works of the Monastery.
Some experts assure that these granite seats, for the king and two companions, are the …

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2.10 km

Start of the Ecological Trail of the Bosque de La Herrería

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The route leaves the viewpoint of the "prudent king" and begins the second part of the excursion along the itinerary of the Herrería Ecological Path. The panels that mark the …

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2.80 km

Bear Cave

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Part of the path that leads to the Chair of Felipe II. It is a cave of rock and vegetation. Don't expect a huge cave, but the hike is worth it.

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3.17 km

Plaza de los Tilos

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The Ecological Path ends in the forest jungle of the Fuente de la Reina, known as Plaza de los Tilos, a small fairy kingdom covered with moss, vines, withered leaves, …

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3.78 km