Atalaya de El Molar – Retuerta Aqueduct loop from El Molar

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Atalaya de El Molar – Retuerta Aqueduct loop from El Molar

Moderate

5.0

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127

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Atalaya de El Molar – Retuerta Aqueduct loop from El Molar

04:24

48.8km

850m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.5 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.89 km

Atalaya de El Molar

Highlight • Monument

The Molar watchtower is one of the six old defensive watchtowers of the Mayrit mountain range. Visibly rebuilt, it has an extensive view of the surrounding valleys and allowed communication …

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5.22 km

View of the Guadalix River Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Guadalix River canyon, exploited by the Canal de Isabel II and with a dam in its highest part, is the perfect environment to explore, thanks to its terraced road …

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14.0 km

Laguna de Merodio

Highlight • Lake

A break on the route in a lagoon that changes according to the season of the year.

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21.5 km

View of the Guadalix Canyon from Matahonda Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely difficult climb with the bike, a lot has to be carried, but the view is overwhelming

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29.4 km

Casilla de la Retuerta

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good place, next to Casilla de la Retuerta, to make a stop.

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34.0 km

Retuerta Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

It consists of seven arches, also semicircular, which rise above a large lower arch.

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35.3 km

Las Cancheras Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Very good area to practice MTB, fast fun descents and with a point of technique.

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44.9 km

El Mesto Weir

Highlight • Monument

The weir is part of what used to be a reservoir to divert water from the Guadalix River to Madrid back in the early 20th century. Today only ruins remain …

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