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Monastery of El Paular – Cotos Pass loop from Lozoya

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Monastery of El Paular – Cotos Pass loop from Lozoya

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Monastery of El Paular – Cotos Pass loop from Lozoya

07:06

103km

1,840m

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: July 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

Parque Natural de la Sierra de Guadarrama Norte

Reserva Natural Fluvial Alto Eresma

ZEPA Alto Lozoya

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Start point

Bus stop

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229 m

Chocolate Natural San Lázaro, Rascafría

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Rascafría is an interesting and pretty mountain town with cobbled streets and beautiful views. One of my favorite places to visit while there is the Natural Chocolate Artisan Chocolate Factory. …

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12.1 km

The history of this monastery can be grouped around three main axes: El Paular-Cartuja (1390-1835), El Paular disentailed (1835-1954) and El Paular recovered for monastic life (1954-until today).
huerta_paularThe foundation …

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26.2 km

Cotos Pass

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This well-known port in the area has a length of more than 15 kilometers. The first part is smooth and stretched out and the second very constant and homogeneous, with …

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40.9 km

Refuge Exit, Sierra de Guadarrama Norte Natural Park

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If you have arrived from Madrid with a headwind up here in the Refugio, you can enjoy the descent towards Segovia, but the ascent here is definitely tough. Beautiful woods

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49.7 km

Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso

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Popularly known as La Granja, the Royal Site of San Ildefonso, declared a Historic Monument, is one of the best examples of the monarchical splendor of the 18th century. It …

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81.9 km

Navafría Village

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Navafría is a beautiful mountain town on the Segovian slope of the Sierra de Guadarrama that has restaurant services that are ideal for a stopover en route. It is popular …

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91.8 km

Navafría Pass

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On the list of the ''first'' riders in Madrid, Navafría is the one most enjoyed by the cyclist on foot. It's a cool, shady, twisty, tough, quiet route.

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103 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.4 km

33.4 km

3.43 km

291 m

Surfaces

101 km

1.86 km

576 m

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,850 m)

Lowest point (1,090 m)

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Monastery of El Paular – Cotos Pass loop from Lozoya

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Chocolate Natural San Lázaro, Rascafría