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El Escorial Loop
A road cycling route starting from El Escorial
Experience the magnificent Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial and enjoy stunning views at Mirador de Eiffel.
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Discover the beautiful landscapes surrounding El Escorial while exploring historic landmarks and climbing challenging hills. This route offers a perfect mix of culture and adventure, making it a great option for cycling enthusiasts.
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65 km
1658 m
Tough
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Start: San Lorenzo de El Escorial City centerEl Escorial: Picturesque routes and rich history in Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
El Escorial is a town located in the region of Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. As a road and gravel cyclist, El Escorial offers picturesque routes through its charming streets and nearby countryside. The town is famous for its Royal Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which attracts tourists from all over the world. Cyclists can enjoy exploring the historic sites and take on the challenge of the nearby Puerto de la Cruz Verde climb. Overall, El Escorial provides a good cycling experience with its beautiful landscapes, rich history, and notable climbs.0 km
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Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El EscorialAttractionVisit the impressive Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning architecture and royal history.
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9 km
Cerro de San Benito1626 mPeakClimb up Cerro de San Benito and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
29 km
29 km
Mirador de EiffelViewpointReach the Mirador de Eiffel viewpoint and be rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the landscape.
41 km
41 km
Peña del Águila1657 mPeakAdmire the rugged beauty of Peña del Águila, a rocky formation that stands as a natural icon in the area.
45 km
45 km
PeguerinosVillagePass through the charming town of Peguerinos and soak in the traditional Spanish atmosphere.
57 km
57 km
Alto de Malagón1536 mMountain PassChallenge yourself with the ascent to Alto de Malagón and test your cycling skills on this demanding climb.
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65 km
San Lorenzo de El EscorialTownVisit the picturesque town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and explore its rich history and cultural heritage.
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Finish: San Lorenzo de El Escorial City centerEl Escorial: Picturesque routes and rich history in Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Cycling routes from El Escorial:
Valquemado and Navalagamella Loop Guadarrama- Segovia Epic Road Ride El Escorial Nature Gravel Tour Pino Alto and Mirador de Valdemorillo Gravel Loop El Escorial - Galapagar Road Adventure Gravel Adventure to Valdemadero and Valdemaqueda Gravel Expedition to Navas del Marqués Road Cycling to Los Peñascales and Galapagar Road Excursion to Becerril de la Sierra and Galapagar El Escorial Loop El Escorial Loop
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of San Lorenzo de El Escorial](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/comunidad-de-madrid/san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial-3.webp)
![Image of Navalquejigo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/comunidad-de-madrid/navalquejigo-5.webp)
![Image of Colmenarejo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/comunidad-de-madrid/colmenarejo-4.webp)
![Image of Valdemorillo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/comunidad-de-madrid/valdemorillo-3.webp)
![Image of Galapagar](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/comunidad-de-madrid/galapagar-4.webp)
![Image of Guadarrama](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/comunidad-de-madrid/guadarrama-5.webp)
![Image of Collado-Villalba](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/comunidad-de-madrid/collado-villalba-4.webp)
![Image of Alpedrete](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/comunidad-de-madrid/alpedrete-5.webp)
![Image of Navalagamella](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/comunidad-de-madrid/navalagamella-4.webp)