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San Lorenzo De El Escorial

Abantos Summit Sign – Fuente de la Concha loop from Hospital de El Escorial

San Lorenzo De El Escorial

Abantos Summit Sign – Fuente de la Concha loop from Hospital de El Escorial

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5.0

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Abantos Summit Sign – Fuente de la Concha loop from Hospital de El Escorial

02:13

25.3km

750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

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4.93 km

View of the Monastery of El Escorial

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Halfway up to Abantos, to the right we have a small wall from which we have spectacular views of the Monastery of El Escorial. Obligatory stop

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5.97 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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6.94 km

View of El Escorial Monastery

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Good place with a fountain to get fresh water.

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10.7 km

Alto del Malagón

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hard to get to the top but worth it

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12.4 km

Abantos Summit Sign

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Good place to take a break and enjoy the views, close to the border between Madrid and Ávila

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16.2 km

Llanillos Bend

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Track to Las Zetas closed due to fallen trees (04/24/25)

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17.7 km

Fuente de la Concha

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Despite the sign, the water is very good to the point that people from the town come to collect it

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20.3 km

View of the Sierra de Guadarrama

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25.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

4.83 km

461 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

9.53 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Monday 13 July

32°C

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Comments

June 26, 2024,Capfun - Abantos

At the beginning of the route, I recommend going up the road that leads to the Insect Park rather than through the housing estates, as there is a very steep and poorly maintained dirt section.
The route has some fairly difficult sections, although the views throughout the journey are worthwhile.
The last part of the climb to Monte Abantos must …

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Abantos Summit Sign – Fuente de la Concha loop from Hospital de El Escorial

View of the Monastery of El Escorial

Monastery viewpoint

View of El Escorial Monastery

Alto del Malagón

Abantos Summit Sign

Llanillos Bend

Fuente de la Concha

View of the Sierra de Guadarrama

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