Tajuña Greenway – Chapel of the Holy Children loop from Tielmes

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Tajuña Greenway – Chapel of the Holy Children loop from Tielmes

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Tajuña Greenway – Chapel of the Holy Children loop from Tielmes

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31.5km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Bus stop

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643 m

Puente del Tajuña

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The Tajuña bridge is a careful reconstruction of the original 17th century bridge. It has a single arch and is in medieval style. It suffered serious damage during the War …

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970 m

Tajuña Greenway

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Fantastic way to cycle, without worrying about cars. Very far from the road, it allows you to enjoy the countryside. Very well paved, perfect for riding a road bike.

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1.61 km

A nice rural hotel belonging to the Foxa chain. This hotel chain closed in 2012 beset by debts.
Since then, this hotel has been closed and is entering a dangerous state of neglect (I guess not abandonment).
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11.6 km

Castle of Villarejo de Salvanés

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It is part of the old architectural complex of the city fortress and dates from the Middle Ages.

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25.1 km

Vía Verde del Tajuña – Camino de Vaciabotas (Carabaña)

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The section of the Tajuña Green Route in La Marañana de Carabaña runs along the old Vereda de Tielmes, now known as Camino de Vaciabotas. The Arganda railway ran along …

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27.3 km

Tajuña Greenway

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Here the railway line runs very close to the Río Tajuña, which gives it its name. While the surrounding valley slopes are dry and barren, the river valley is unexpectedly …

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29.8 km

Chapel of the Holy Children

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This beautiful hermitage, located next to the Greenway, is dedicated to the Holy Children, patron saints of the neighboring town of Tielmes, but also of Alcalá de Henares, whose cathedral …

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31.2 km

Tielmes Bridge over the Tajuña River

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Photos of the Bridge over the Tajuña River, sometimes erroneously dated as Roman or medieval, its construction is due to the initiative of the second lord of the town, Don …

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