Dating between the 9th and 10th centuries, this defensive tower of Arab origin was part of a whole network of watchtowers built in the Sierra de Guadarrama. Also known as the El Berrueco watchtower, its main objective was to monitor the valleys from above to prevent possible Christian incursions.

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Alvaro Hernandez

October 15, 2022

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The watchtower of El Berrueco or Torrepedrera is one of the few that remain standing of Muslim origin in the entire northern mountains of Madrid. These towers were part of an extensive surveillance network that extended throughout the Iberian Peninsula during the reign of the Muslims. Each one could see at least two others and a warning system allowed messages to be transmitted in a very short time over a very long distance.

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Miguel Pedaliando

May 23, 2021

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It allows to climb to its upper part being able to enjoy a 360º view

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Best routes to El Berrueco Watchtower

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1. Atalaya y Cancho de la Cabeza desde Patones — Sierra de Guadarrama

30.6km

03:18

880m

870m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. El Villar Reservoir Dam – El Berrueco loop from El Berrueco

43.3km

03:47

900m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. El Berrueco Watchtower – Patones de Arriba loop from Torrelaguna

40.0km

03:16

780m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,040 m

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Location: El Berrueco, Lozoya Somosierra, Madrid, Spain

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1. Atalaya y Cancho de la Cabeza desde Patones — Sierra de Guadarrama

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3. El Berrueco Watchtower – Patones de Arriba loop from Torrelaguna

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