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Area Metropolitana De Madrid
Villanueva De La Cañada

View of Castillo de Aulencia – Aulencia Castle loop from Villanueva de la Cañada

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Spain
Madrid
Area Metropolitana De Madrid
Villanueva De La Cañada

View of Castillo de Aulencia – Aulencia Castle loop from Villanueva de la Cañada

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View of Castillo de Aulencia – Aulencia Castle loop from Villanueva de la Cañada

03:24

46.0km

490m

Expert 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: August 13, 2025

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1.22 km

Villanueva de la Cañada

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Villanueva de la Cañada was known by the name of Despernada. Due to a contraction of the word, it was later called La Espernada. Several legends circulate about this name: …

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3.57 km

View of Castillo de Aulencia

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It is also known as Castillo de Villafranca since the village of Villafranca del Castillo was located right in this same area, which currently gives its name to an urbanization …

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6.67 km

Castillo de Aulencia

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The castle of Aulencia is located in Villanueva de la Cañada. Along with its enclave, the disappeared village of Villafranca del Castillo emerged, which currently gives its name to a …

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6.87 km

European Space Agency (ESA) - Villafranca del Castillo

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Facilities of the European space agency, near Villafranca del Castillo and with views of the Aulencia Castle. The antennas stand out, although to visit it you have to ask for permission

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6.88 km

European Space Astronomy Centre

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I still remember the first time I passed this stretch and saw the Space Station antennas for the first time. It is a magical corner, because you do not expect …

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20.4 km

Colmenarejo – Puente Retamar – Villafranca del Castillo

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Heat, this is a route to do when it's not so hot.

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46.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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18.1 km

14.5 km

10.1 km

2.82 km

454 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

12.3 km

10.5 km

4.56 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

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