Cycling in Cercedilla
1 cycling route from Cercedilla, Spain, 12 km, 12 km mapped in all, with up to 689 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (57 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 71% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,852 m on Navacerrada Pass from Cercedilla. Best months to ride: May to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 12 km
- Biggest day
- 689 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- May to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 71% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 1,852 m on Navacerrada Pass from Cercedilla.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Cercedilla
Cercedilla offers cycling routes that include the Navacerrada Pass, a point-to-point climb starting near the town. This 12.3 km route ascends to the Puerto de Navacerrada, passing through Navacerrada on the way. The climb covers 10.7 km with an elevation gain of 689 m. It features an average gradient of 6.5%, reaching a maximum of 10.9%, and finishes at 1852 m altitude. The route is predominantly paved, with 99% asphalt and only 1% gravel or unpaved surface. There are two railway stations near the route, aiding access to start or finish points. Cercedilla connects riders to neighbouring Navacerrada and offers substantial climbing, making it suited for riders seeking a challenging ascent within Spain.
More on terrain
Terrain
The route from Cercedilla to Puerto de Navacerrada is mountainous with a continuous climb of 10.7 km averaging 6.5% and peaking at 10.9%. The highest point of the ride is 1852 m above sea level. The terrain is mostly paved and features main roads without cycle lanes for 8.7 km.