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Navacerrada Pass from Cercedilla

Cercedilla, SpainRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

12 km
Distance
689 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
689 m
Distance
12 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km12 kmHighest point1,853 m at 12.3 kmStart0 kmFinish12 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists looking for a mid-length climb with significant elevation gain of 689 m over 12.3 km.

A 12.3 km climb from Cercedilla to Puerto de Navacerrada in Spain, gaining 689 m elevation.

The ride starts in Cercedilla at 1163 m beneath Cerro Colgado (1351 m). It ascends gradually, passing through Navacerrada at 4.4 km, and continues climbing to Puerto de Navacerrada at 1852 m over 12.3 km, with a total gain of 689 m. The main climb begins at 1.6 km and covers 10.7 km at an average gradient of 6.5%, reaching a maximum gradient of 10.9%. The road surface is 99% paved with a minor 1% unpaved section. The route uses mostly major roads (64%) including the M-601 for 7.5 km, minor roads for 25%, and a short stretch of main road for 7%. There are 8.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes. The profile includes 85% climbing, 6% descending and 9% flat sections. There is a longest stretch without café, shop or water between 4.9 km and 7.1 km (2.2 km). Facilities at the start include cafés, bakeries, a supermarket, and a bike shop. At Navacerrada (4.9 km) there is a restaurant and spring water. At the top near Puerto de Navacerrada, cafés, restaurants, a kiosk, and a hospital are available. Bailout points with stations are at Cercedilla and near the pass. The route runs beneath peaks including Peña Pintada (1858 m) and Risco de los Emburriaderos (1959 m).

Highlights

  • Climb from Cercedilla to Puerto de Navacerrada
  • Peña Pintada peak near km 9.1
  • 2.2 km without café or water between km 4.9 and 7.1
  • Peaks: Peña Horcón and Risco de los Emburriaderos near km 11

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Navacerrada 4.4 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Cercedilla climb1.6 km10.7 km689 m6.5 %10.9 %1852 m

High point 1852 m at 12.3 km; low point 1163 m. Passes beneath Cerro Colgado, Cerro de la Golondrina, Peña Entorcal.

Cercedilla climb · starts at 1.6 km

10.7 km at 6.5% · 689 m
1200130014001500160017001800ELEVATION (M)3.6%5.7%7.5%6.3%9.7%8.3%7.4%6.9%6.4%0 km12345678910.6 kmDISTANCE (KM)Cercedilla climb · 1,852 mSTEEPEST 9.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
64% major road · 25% minor road · 7% main road
Main roads
8.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
M-601 (8 km), M-622 (3 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
85% climbing · 6% descending · 9% flat
Steep sections
8.6 km over 5% · 2 km over 8% · 0.6 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.2 kmLorena III · bakery · on the route
  2. 0.3 kmDia · supermarket · on the route
  3. 0.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  4. 0.6 kmMonkey Business Garage · bike shop · 150 m off route
  5. 0.6 kmCentro de Salud de Cercedilla · clinic · 70 m off route
  6. 4.9 kmLa Fonda Real · restaurant · 40 m off route
  7. 4.9 kmFuente de la Fonda Real · spring · 110 m off route
  8. 8.4 kmFuente de los Baldíos · drinking water · on the route
  9. 11.6 kmSpring · 60 m off route
  10. 12.1 kmEl Mirador · café · 30 m off route
  11. 12.2 kmI Love Ski · kiosk · on the route
  12. 12.2 kmClínica Mutualidad Deportiva · hospital · 70 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 0 km — Cercedilla (station), 940 m off route
  • 11.6 km — Puerto de Navacerrada (station), 240 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 0 km — Cercedilla Pueblo (attraction)
  • 8.6 km — Pino de la Cadena (attraction)
  • 12.3 km — Mirador del Puerto (viewpoint)

At the start

  • Colonial · café · 10 m
  • Martín · bakery · 100 m
  • Lorena III · bakery · 120 m
  • Heladería Florida · ice cream · 10 m
  • Maype · pub · 20 m

At the finish

  • El Mirador · café · 120 m
  • Dos Castillas · restaurant · 20 m
  • Venta Arias · restaurant · 50 m
  • I Love Ski · kiosk · 30 m
  • Clínica Mutualidad Deportiva · hospital · 90 m

Stay after this ride

  • Pasadoiro · hotel · 50 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
53 min

Know before you go

  • 8.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 2.2 km without café, shop or water between 4.9 km and 7.1 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.