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

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

04:02

56.2km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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469 m

View of the Santillana Reservoir

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1.91 km

Old Castle of Manzanares

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On the right bank of the Manzanares River, the Old Castle of Manzanares El Real stands on a hill, guarding La Pedriza, the Cañada Real Segoviana and the river itself. …

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16.8 km

Navacerrada Village

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One of the best known towns in the Sierra de Madrid, possibly for giving its name to a reservoir, a port and a ski resort. Its name comes from the …

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31.0 km

Laguna de los Labajos

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This seasonal lagoon forms during the rainy season and, when full, is a charming postcard with the view of the mountains in the background.

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52.7 km

Manzanares el Real Viewpoint

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Beautiful viewpoint where we can contemplate the castle of Manzanares el Real and the Santillana reservoir

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53.5 km

Descent in Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

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54.6 km

From this point you can see, in the distance, the Santillana reservoir. Although the water level has been greatly reduced by the drought, it continues to be a place of interest for ornithologists and bird watchers.

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56.1 km

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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56.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

13.5 km

12.7 km

6.53 km

1.40 km

106 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

13.2 km

7.08 km

240 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

34°C

18°C

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

View of the Santillana Reservoir

Old Castle of Manzanares

Navacerrada Village

Laguna de los Labajos

Manzanares el Real Viewpoint

Descent in Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

Santillana Reservoir

Manzanares el Real Castle

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