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Villanueva De La Cañada

Aulencia Castle – Aulencia River Bridge loop from Villanueva de la Cañada

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Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Madrid
Area Metropolitana De Madrid
Villanueva De La Cañada

Aulencia Castle – Aulencia River Bridge loop from Villanueva de la Cañada

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Aulencia Castle – Aulencia River Bridge loop from Villanueva de la Cañada

02:33

31.2km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.50 km for 142 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Villanueva de la Cañada

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Villanueva de la Cañada was known by the name of Despernada. Due to a contraction of the word, it was later called La Espernada. Several legends circulate about this name: …

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6.81 km

Aulencia Castle

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The river Aulencia has been well crossed since the precarious wooden bridge was replaced by concrete cairns.
Almost all year round you can pedal on your bike, but you have …

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7.01 km

Facilities of the European space agency, near Villafranca del Castillo and with views of the Aulencia Castle. The antennas stand out, although to visit it you have to ask for permission

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7.02 km

European Space Astronomy Centre

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I still remember the first time I passed this stretch and saw the Space Station antennas for the first time. It is a magical corner, because you do not expect …

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23.2 km

Aulencia River Bridge

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When the water falls strongly, there is this alternative to cross, through the channel. Be careful, not suitable if you have a lot of vertigo

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31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

5.53 km

3.36 km

2.31 km

910 m

519 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

8.83 km

3.49 km

2.66 km

1.58 km

274 m

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Friday 10 July

37°C

19°C

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