Seat of Philip II – El Fraile Rock Formation loop from Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

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Seat of Philip II – El Fraile Rock Formation loop from Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

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Seat of Philip II – El Fraile Rock Formation loop from Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

02:49

18.4km

730m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.00 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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51 m

Seat of Philip II

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.97 km

Entrecabezas Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This hill is located right between the Machota Alta and the Baja, and connects the area of the Silla de Felipe II with Zarzalejo. Once at this point, we can …

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2.89 km

El Fraile Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The stone wall near the road is the rest of the Fence or Royal Wall, built by order of Felipe II, at the end of the 16th century, to mark …

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8.24 km

Church of San Pedro

Highlight • Religious Site

This church began to be built in the year of the discovery of America, in 1492, and was officially completed in 1619, although it was restored in the following centuries.

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8.26 km

In this small town in the Sierra Oesta was the quarry from which the granite was extracted to build the Monastery of El Escorial. It is located at the foot of Machota Alta, better known as Pico del Fraile.

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8.99 km

Fuente del Rey

Highlight • Natural Monument

In a few minutes the path is completely invaded by the enormous groves of oaks and shortly after, the group of ancient chestnut trees appears where the monumental chestnut tree …

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18.4 km

End point

Parking

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