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El Escorial

Last Bend of La Penosilla – Monastery viewpoint loop from El Escorial

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Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Madrid
Guadarrama
El Escorial

Last Bend of La Penosilla – Monastery viewpoint loop from El Escorial

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Last Bend of La Penosilla – Monastery viewpoint loop from El Escorial

01:29

19.7km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.19 km for 71 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.19 km

Last Bend of La Penosilla

Highlight • Viewpoint

The zetas de la penosilla are a classic of cycling in El Escorial. It takes a short time to ascend and, as they hardly have any vegetation, the views of the Valmayor reservoir and the Madrid plain are spectacular.

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8.25 km

Arroyo de la Cebadilla

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After the rains of March and April, this spring brings quite a lot of water.

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10.0 km

Monastery viewpoint

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A large staggered viewpoint, to be able to sit comfortably, and with fabulous views of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial.

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19.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

6.55 km

3.26 km

1.51 km

178 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

2.46 km

1.51 km

152 m

123 m

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (920 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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