Entrecabezas Spring – Seat of Philip II loop from Zarzalejo
Entrecabezas Spring – Seat of Philip II loop from Zarzalejo
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Entrecabezas Spring – Seat of Philip II loop from Zarzalejo
03:50
11.7km
360m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 15, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.61 km
Entrecabezas Spring
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2.94 km
Entrecabezas Pass
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4.78 km
View of El Escorial and the Monastery
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4.90 km
Seat of Philip II
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Some experts assure that these granite seats, for the king and two companions, are the …
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5.27 km
The mythology of the forest
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5.30 km
View of El Escorial Monastery
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5.31 km
Giant Rock
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9.44 km
Roman Road
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11.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.93 km
3.18 km
1.50 km
974 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.76 km
3.50 km
2.42 km
1.13 km
707 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,270 m)
Lowest point (940 m)
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Weather
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Monday 6 July
37°C
22°C
18 %
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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h
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