Canencia Pass – La Morcuera Pass loop from Miraflores de la Sierra

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Canencia Pass – La Morcuera Pass loop from Miraflores de la Sierra

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Canencia Pass – La Morcuera Pass loop from Miraflores de la Sierra

06:34

121km

2,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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2.84 km

Brezal Spring

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A popular and well-visited spring with clean, sweet water.

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7.25 km

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7.85 km

The port of Canencia is one of the most pleasant to climb in the Sierra de Guadarrama. On any of its slopes, both from Miraflores de la Sierra and from the town of Canencia, the slopes are not too steep and the landscape is incredible.

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8.08 km

Fuente de la Reina

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Fresh water spring. Great source to fill up your bidons.

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17.2 km

Fuente de Junte

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To refill the bottle and replenish strength

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22.7 km

Taboada Viaduct

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It is a huge viaduct located in the heart of the Lozoya valley. One of the most important engineering works in the entire Sierra Norte de Madrid. It has a length of 240 meters.

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84.2 km

Viewpoint of Pinilla Reservoir

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The viewpoint has incredible views, not only of the reservoir but also of Guadarrama and Peñalara in the background. A quiet place, full of peace, and a good place to rest.

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96.2 km

Plaza de España, Rascafría

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Rascafría is a beautiful village in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range. Located in the Lozoya Valley, it boasts an ideal location for cycling between the Morcuera and Cotos mountain passes.

Its main monument is the Monastery of Santa María del Paular, nestled in a privileged setting blanketed with pine and oak forests. As its name suggests, it is one of the coldest villages in the Madrid region.

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111 km