Cenicientos: Trails, Culture and Holiday Apartments

A notable trail through Cenicientos is the Ruta del Encinar. The 18-kilometre circular route runs between vegetable gardens and holm oak groves, passes through Cenicientos and leads from Cadalso de los Vidrios over the slopes of Peña de Cenicientos and Peña Mundana back to Cadalso.

Nature and Trails

The Camino del Sureste includes a stage between Cenicientos and Cadalso de los Vidrios. Another route in Cenicientos passes Molino Antiguo and the Roman Bridge before reaching the Hoyas. For planning purposes, the trails can be organised by circular format, connections between towns and historic sites.

The trail descriptions focus on different aspects: a circular route, a stage between two towns, and a route featuring Molino Antiguo, the Roman Bridge and the Hoyas are presented side by side. This allows you to base your choice on the desired trail format or on the combination of landscape and historic sites.

Cenicientos lies at the foot of the Sierra de Cenicientos; the higher areas offer panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The historic livestock trail Cordel de San Juan borders the Piedra Escrita area and is connected to the network of Cañadas Reales. You can consider the landscape and trails as a separate planning focus alongside cultural and culinary topics.

Culture and History

Piedra Escrita is a Roman rock altar dedicated to the goddess Diana. As a cultural asset of special interest, Piedra Escrita is protected in the category of archaeological zone.

The Iglesia de San Esteban Protomártir is a Gothic church built at the end of the 15th or beginning of the 16th century; in 1983, it was declared a cultural asset of special interest.

The Ermita Nuestra Señora del Roble dates back to the 15th century and was rebuilt and renovated several times over the centuries; the most recent of these measures took place in the 20th century. It remains a place of worship and pilgrimage. As part of the cultural focus, you can consider the date, architectural style, protection category and religious use separately.

Oil and Wine

Bodega San Esteban has its own oil mill for producing oil. It also offers guided tours of the vineyards and wine cellar with a commented wine tasting. You can plan oil and wine as a separate culinary focus alongside nature and culture.

A holiday apartment in Cenicientos can be considered as a separate part of your trip planning. Information on travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions provides an objective basis for comparison; alongside this, the trails, cultural sites and oil and wine topics serve as points of reference for further selection.

Other places: Colmenar Viejo, Becerril De La Sierra, Algete, Braojos, Lozoya, Colmenar Del Arroyo, Robledillo De La Jara, San Agustín Del Guadalix.

For the overarching travel overview: Madrid.