Cruz Verde Pass – Cruz Verde Pass loop from El Escorial

Cruz Verde Pass – Cruz Verde Pass loop from El Escorial

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Cruz Verde Pass – Cruz Verde Pass loop from El Escorial

04:12

85.0km

1,220m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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After 83.0 km for 605 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.78 km

Real Villa de El Escorial Archway

Highlight • Monument

29.5 km

Quijorna Town Center and 1937 Bombing Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Quijorna is a small town nestled between fields and hills and surrounded by mountains. Here there is much peace and serenity. You will see many hundreds of rabbits living throughout the area and flocks of sheep in the fields.

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40.0 km

El Pasadero Medieval Bridge and Stone Cross, Navalagamella

Highlight • Bridge

Navalagamella is known for its hiking trails and natural surroundings, perfect for outdoor activities. In addition, its historical and cultural heritage offers an enriching experience for visitors.

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55.7 km

Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex

Highlight • Monument

Incredible place full of antennas and radio telescopes to listen to space. The antennas impress, for their size and for the work they do. Check their official website to see if the museum is open or not.

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59.7 km

Puerto de la Almenara

Mountain Pass

67.4 km

Ascent to Cruz Verde from Robledo de Chavela

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

9 kilometer climb with medium unevenness

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76.5 km

Cruz Verde Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

With its 125 meters, the Cruz Verde port is one of the best known by cyclists in Madrid. You can climb three totally different slopes, both in length and difficulty. …

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76.7 km

Cruz Verde Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A classic for bikers and road cycling and in any case, the bar is a good place to refresh ourselves

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83.2 km

Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Highlight • Religious Site

The Monastery of El Escorial was built by King Philip II in the 16th century to commemorate a military victory and serve as a royal pantheon for the Habsburg dynasty. …

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85.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.9 km

32.3 km

2.72 km

109 m

Surfaces

81.9 km

2.17 km

811 m

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

14°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

April 27, 2025,Garbacera Bike 2025 - Brunete

Madrid West Cycling Tour: Brunete - Villanueva Cañada - Quijorna - Navalagamella - Colmenar del Arroyo - Robledo Chavela - Puerto Cruz Verde - Zarzalejo - Fresnedillas - Navalagamella - Quijorna - Villanueva Cañada - Brunete

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April 28, 2024,Garbacera Bike 2024 - Brunete

Garbacera Bike Tourist March 2024 road bike.
Route: Brunete - Quijorna - Navalagamella - Colmenar del Arroyo - Robledo Chavela - Puerto Cruz Verde - Zarzalejo - Fresnedillas - Navalagamella - Quijorna - Brunete.
Spectacular day on a very fun route that is not lacking in hardness, especially on the climb to Puerto de la Cruz Verde.

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