Retuerta Aqueduct – Hervidero Waterfall loop from Montecarmelo

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Retuerta Aqueduct – Hervidero Waterfall loop from Montecarmelo

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Retuerta Aqueduct – Hervidero Waterfall loop from Montecarmelo

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86.3km

1,070m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 860 m for 64 m

After 85.5 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.48 km

View of the Upper Manzanares Basin

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It is a good area for walking and playing sports and even cycling, there are areas that get a lot of sun and there are no sources nearby until Tres Cantos arrives.

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26.6 km

Canal de Isabel II Aqueducts

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Aqueduct built in the time of Queen Elizabeth II intended to supply water to the town!

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29.4 km

Valcaliente Aqueduct

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Part of the Canal Bajo, it is one of the three most picturesque aqueducts and one of the oldest still in operation, together with the Sima and Retuerta aqueducts. You …

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32.0 km

Retuerta Aqueduct

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

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36.1 km

Hervidero Waterfall

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A beautiful site! The small lake is perfect for disconnecting and stopping in the shade for a snack. Ideal for families.

Be careful when going down the narrow stairs that …

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38.3 km

View of the Guadalix River Canyon

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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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49.4 km

View of the La Retuerta Aqueduct

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From this point, located on one of the CYII paths, you can enjoy the view of the Retuerta aqueduct and the entire Guadalix river canyon. There is a small path …

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74.5 km

View of the Sierra de Guadarrama from Tres Cantos

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Tres cantos is in a privileged enclave for cycling.
The Colmenar bike lane opens up a world of possibilities for cyclotourism or road biking, while for MTB we can take …

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86.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

31.6 km

6.32 km

3.10 km

2.68 km

Surfaces

29.7 km

24.6 km

22.2 km

5.87 km

3.96 km

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

September 22, 2024,Acueductos del canal de Isabel II y Hervidero

Video:

Route from Tres Cantos to Imperial passing through:
- El Salobral I Aqueduct (10.5 km)
- Hervidero Waterfall (30.9 km)
- Retuerta Aqueduct (35.1 km)
- Sima Aqueduct (37.1 km)
- Parrilla Bridge (47.7 km)
- Bridge over Arroyo de la Moraleja (51.9 km)
- Santo Domingo de la Calzada Chapel (73.5 km)
- San Fernando Bridge (75.8 …

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