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San Lorenzo De El Escorial

Monastery viewpoint – Romeral Reservoir loop from San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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Spain
Madrid
Guadarrama
San Lorenzo De El Escorial

Monastery viewpoint – Romeral Reservoir loop from San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Hard

78

runners

Monastery viewpoint – Romeral Reservoir loop from San Lorenzo de El Escorial

02:06

17.9km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

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4.59 km

Last Bend of La Penosilla

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The zetas de la penosilla are a classic of cycling in El Escorial. It takes a short time to ascend and, as they hardly have any vegetation, the views of the Valmayor reservoir and the Madrid plain are spectacular.

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7.44 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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9.78 km

Romeral Reservoir

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This small reservoir or dam was originally built after the order of Philip II, who wanted to impound the water from the stream of the same name.
Of this first …

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14.3 km

A visit that you cannot miss! The monastery has been a world heritage site since 1984 and is one of the best ways to appreciate and understand the "golden" era …

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14.6 km

The Monastery of El Escorial was built by King Philip II in the 16th century to commemorate a military victory and serve as a royal pantheon for the Habsburg dynasty. …

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15.1 km

The Monastery of El Escorial was built by King Philip II in the 16th century to commemorate a military victory and serve as a royal pantheon for the Habsburg dynasty. …

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17.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.4 km

3.54 km

1.57 km

1.27 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

7.97 km

6.34 km

1.56 km

1.34 km

635 m

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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