Western mountains of Madrid

This is a two-day, circular route that runs through the 'water villages' of Madrid western mountains, between the Alberche and Tiétar rivers.

Forested area, with oak, chestnut, pine, juniper, but also home to vineyards and olive groves, often mixed. Starting from San Martín de Valdeiglesias we climb up the mountain range, and passing through Caldalso de los Vidrios we reach the border of three provinces in the vicinity of Cenicientos. We pedal back to San Martín de Valdeiglesias by another route through Rozas de Puerto Real.

This route runs through Holm oak forests of the Alberche and Cofio rivers, areas protected as SCI (Site of Community Importance) and as well as SPA (Special Protection Area), in the Natura 2000 network.