Built under the reign of Isabel II, it is the oldest dam in Madrid, being the last on the course of the Lozoya River. This dam, 27 meters high, made of limestone, was inaugurated in 1856 as the beginning of the water supply project for Madrid, the new capital of the kingdom of Spain, which was growing considerably in population. Currently disused due to permeability problems caused by the poor choice of its location, today it belongs to the historical heritage of the Sierra de Ayllón, being a place visited by climbing enthusiasts and traveled by hikers and cyclists.

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1. Patones, Cancho de la Cabeza, and Cárcavas Loop

35.3km

03:37

1,140m

A difficult 21.9-mile mountain biking route in Sierra de Guadarrama, featuring technical descents, panoramic views, and historic villages.

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2. La Parra Weir – Pontón de la Oliva Dam loop from Pontón de la Oliva

48.8km

04:53

1,140m

1,150m

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

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3. La Parra Weir – Patones Gorge Trail loop from El Berrueco

48.8km

04:29

1,090m

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

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Elevation 710 m

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Thursday 5 March

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88 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Valdepeñas De La Sierra, Sierra, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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Pontón de la Oliva Dam

1. Patones, Cancho de la Cabeza, and Cárcavas Loop

2. La Parra Weir – Pontón de la Oliva Dam loop from Pontón de la Oliva

3. La Parra Weir – Patones Gorge Trail loop from El Berrueco

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