The castle of Vállaga, today in ruins, is a fortification of Arab origin built in the 12th century that was later used as a wine cellar and known as the Cuevas del Marqués.

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Also known as the Cuevas del Marqués, it is a fortification of Andalusian origin built in the 11th century, belonging to the current unpopulated area of Vállaga. Its access is complicated, but it can be seen from the road itself.

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1. From Mondéjar to Castillo de Almoguera — circular along the bed of the Tajo River

83.9km

03:42

790m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Between Sierra de Altomira and the banks of the Río Tajo — circular by the Ruinas del Castillo de Vállaga

111km

05:06

1,170m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Pine Forest Trail – Monument to the Eyes loop from Arganda del Rey

129km

05:45

1,240m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 610 m

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Ruins of the Vállaga Castle

1. From Mondéjar to Castillo de Almoguera — circular along the bed of the Tajo River

2. Between Sierra de Altomira and the banks of the Río Tajo — circular by the Ruinas del Castillo de Vállaga

3. Pine Forest Trail – Monument to the Eyes loop from Arganda del Rey

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