Santillana Reservoir Bridge – Collado de los Pastores loop from Collado Mediano

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Santillana Reservoir Bridge – Collado de los Pastores loop from Collado Mediano

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Santillana Reservoir Bridge – Collado de los Pastores loop from Collado Mediano

07:36

81.1km

1,720m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.8 km

Dirt Road in Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares

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22.1 km

Alto del Enebrillo Viewpoint

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Enjoy the views, the mountains and the Castle of Manzanares in the background, the Santillana reservoir at your feet.

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24.5 km

Santillana Reservoir Bridge

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The route between the reservoir and the Batán bridge is recommended

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42.9 km

Collado de los Pastores

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The Collado de los Pastores is a beautiful landmark in the Sierra de Guadarrama, located in the area of La Pedriza, near Manzanares el Real, in the Community of Madrid. …

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50.3 km

Viewpoint of the Zetas of La Pedriza

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After the zetas, a good place to regain strength

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63.8 km

Views of La Pedriza

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From here you can see the entire Sierra de los Porrones and the depression where the Santillana reservoir is located. You can also see the typical agricultural landscape of the …

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65.4 km

San Isidro Hermitage

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The Hermitage of San Isidro is located on the slopes of El Boalo, very close to the town centre. It was built with local masonry by the local residents, reflecting …

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75.7 km

Navacerrada Reservoir Dam

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From the dam, you can contemplate the entire reservoir and the peaks that, with calm waters, are reflected on the surface. You can also see various types of fish, ducks, …

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81.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

10.7 km

10.3 km

8.07 km

7.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

15.0 km

14.7 km

6.60 km

328 m

209 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

August 10, 2024,Collado de los Pastores

One of the most recommended routes through the Guadarrama National Park for gravel or mountain biking is the one popularly known as the “Pista de las Zetas”, which ascends from Canto Cochino to Collado de los Pastores, at the base of Bola del Mundo and Maliciosa.
The route runs entirely on a dirt track, except for the first two kilometres …

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