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Manzanares el Real Castle – Santillana Reservoir loop from Manzanares el Real

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Manzanares el Real Castle – Santillana Reservoir loop from Manzanares el Real

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Manzanares el Real Castle – Santillana Reservoir loop from Manzanares el Real

02:51

31.6km

600m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

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358 m

Manzanares el Real Castle

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This is the best preserved castle in the community of Madrid. It is also known as the Mendoza castle because it was this family that built it to reinforce their …

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1.61 km

Santillana Reservoir

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A very nice reservoir. The sunsets and sunrises are spectacular, there are incredible views of Manzanares and its castle, and it is a good place to photograph birds.

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2.80 km

Santillana Reservoir Trail

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The Santillana reservoir is one of the largest in the Madrid community. Here the waters of the Manzanares river are collected for the drinking water system of the capital. Both …

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5.38 km

Dehesa Boyal

Forest

7.48 km

Stream crossing

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Here you cross the Arroyo Mediano, which always comes down with a lot of water from the upper area of Cuerda Larga, from the Bailanderos peak. To get through it, …

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14.5 km

Hoya de San Blas

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This natural enclave is located in the municipalities of Manzanares el Real and Soto del Real. Beautiful views.

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16.3 km

Descent from Hoya de San Blas

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22.5 km

Los Palancares Reservoir

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Old reservoir, still in use today, although in a rather doubtful state of conservation. Small in size and often dry. However, around there are many fun paths and trails.

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27.4 km

Santillana Reservoir Trail

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Nice path that runs around the Santillana Reservoir and avoids the busy road.
The trail goes through forests and crosses different streams, where you may get your feet a little …

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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

6.14 km

3.32 km

768 m

417 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

6.46 km

4.84 km

3.40 km

581 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 June

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17°C

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Manzanares el Real Castle – Santillana Reservoir loop from Manzanares el Real

Manzanares el Real Castle

Santillana Reservoir

Santillana Reservoir Trail

Stream crossing

Hoya de San Blas

Descent from Hoya de San Blas

Los Palancares Reservoir

Santillana Reservoir Trail

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