The easy and spectacular hiking route that allows you to cross the cannons of a river: perfect for Holy Week

In Madrid there are always plans to make and one of the best is to discover the natural treasures that this region hides. Beyond its high skyscrapers and its crowded streets, in the mountains we find authentic wonders. The Ayllón Sierraa mountain chain that is part of the majestic central system is entered in the province of Madrid and gives us a route that invites Explore your secrets and immerse yourself in your natural splendor.

The Lozoya River is one of the true protagonists of this route, since it is responsible for having produced with its serpenting journey deep cannons, leafy slopes and one of the most beautiful hiking routes in the Community of Madrid.

The most beautiful in the Community of Madrid

We are talking about the Lozoya Canyon Route and Cerro de la Olivait could not be another. In addition, a route that is considered simple, since it is a 8.5km circular path that can be traveled in about two and a half hours. In this way, it is perfect to enjoy during Holy Week.

The starting point is the ruins of the Hermitage of the Virgen de la Oliva, a temple of Romanesque-Mudéjar style of the twelfth century. From this jewel, the service path of the Jarama Cyii channel arises and, after it, the Cerro de la Oliva. From its highest point it is possible to enjoy some unique and wonderful views of their Lozoya River cannons and Patones gullies.

Enjoying the road is the most important and here is assured. Another of the wonders that it is possible to know is La Cañada de la Caleriza and continue to enter through impressive landscapes such as the throat of the Calerizas. Of course, a jewel of great value is the Pontón de la Oliva damthe oldest in the Community of Madrid. This was built in the mid -nineteenth century, although it is currently disused. Without a doubt, it is the perfect path for those who seek to live an experience full of nature and history.