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

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

04:47

60.3km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 270 m for 239 m

Deliveries only

After 19.3 km for 1.18 km

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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393 m

Manzanares el Real Town Square

Highlight • Settlement

The Plaza del Pueblo in Manzanares el Real is the heart of this charming town in the Community of Madrid. This square is a meeting and celebration place for residents …

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1.00 km

Manzanares el Real Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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2.26 km

Santillana Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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3.45 km

Santillana Reservoir Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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6.03 km

Dehesa Boyal

Forest

9.69 km

Los Palancares Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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11.4 km

Melojar

Forest

12.6 km

San Blas Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hermitage of San Blas, more than a hermitage, is a small stone construction that houses the image of San Blas.
It is located on a promontory surrounded by large …

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43.6 km

San Blas Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint next to the San Blas hermitage gives us beautiful views of the Santillana reservoir and the Cerro de San Pedro. I recommend looking behind the hermitage

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55.8 km

Santillana Reservoir Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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60.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

14.4 km

8.77 km

6.61 km

3.70 km

Surfaces

39.3 km

10.4 km

5.44 km

4.72 km

504 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

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

Manzanares el Real Town Square

Manzanares el Real Castle

Santillana Reservoir

Santillana Reservoir Trail

Los Palancares Reservoir

San Blas Hermitage

San Blas Viewpoint

Santillana Reservoir Trail

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