Palacio de los Hornillos – Alto de Brenes loop from Bárcena

Bárcena De Pie De Concha

Palacio de los Hornillos – Alto de Brenes loop from Bárcena

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Palacio de los Hornillos – Alto de Brenes loop from Bárcena

04:26

71.7km

1,740m

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: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.18 km

Palacio de los Hornillos

Highlight • Monument

The Palacio de los Hornillos or Palacio de las Fraguas is a large estate in which two palaces are located. The oldest called Casona de las Fraguas (from the 18th century) and the largest of both, called de los Hornillos (late 19th century). It has been the setting for several movies. The Palace of the Hornillos is a private property, owned by the Duke of San Carlos, and cannot be visited. La Casona de las Fraguas is currently a catering business that organizes banquets and celebrations.

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25.3 km

Alto de Brenes

Highlight • Mountain Pass

You can climb from Cieza or Los Llares. The road is dirty and somewhat broken through Cieza (be careful when descending on a road bike).

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31.9 km

Viewpoint

40.3 km

Hermitage of San Antonio Abad

Highlight • Religious Site

Located in the La Serna de Iguña neighborhood, in this chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony Abbot, the Octave of Corpus Christi is celebrated. The neighborhoods that make up La Serna are Corral Mayor, Corral de Abajo, Pilipapo or Ribero, and Elecha or Helecha. There is a place known as San Vitores which denotes its previous religious dedication to the aforementioned Saint.

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58.8 km

Pico Jano

Highlight • Summit

Ascent from Bárcena de Pie de Concha to the Alsa reservoir. You can continue for another 4 km to the Mediajo reservoir. The paved road ends before Pico Jano. To reach the top, you need a mountain bike.

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71.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.2 km

4.43 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces