Senda del Hornillo

Riverside walk along the Hornillo, with pools and a bridge

Senda del Hornillo is a 4.4 km loop with 265 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 55 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5).

Distance: 4.4 km
Elevation gain: 265 m
Elevation loss: 255 m
Walking time: 1 h 55 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Easy · MIDE 2/5
Type: Loop
Max / min altitude: 1379 / 1155 m
Max gradient: 33 %

Trail profile: from 1155 m to 1379 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Senda del Hornillo take?

1 h 55 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Senda del Hornillo difficult?

Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 265 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 33%.

Is Senda del Hornillo a loop?

Yes: it starts and finishes at the same point.

Where is Senda del Hornillo?

Near El Escorial (Spain). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.

What other trails are there near El Escorial?

Cabeza Líjar (4.8 km · +339 m · 1 h 50 min · Easy) and Senda de los Tesoros de Abantos (4.9 km · +257 m · 2 h · Easy).

More trails near El Escorial

SL-M 44001 · One-wayCabeza LíjarClimb to the summit of Cabeza Líjar, with mountain views4.8 km · +339 m · 1 h 50 min · Easy LoopSenda de los Tesoros de AbantosAbantos forest and viewpoints, a classic El Escorial trail4.9 km · +257 m · 2 h · Easy

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Senda del Hornillo

Loop · Near El Escorial

Distance 4.4 kmElevation gain 265 mWalking time 1 h 55 minDifficulty Easy

Map, profile and GPX for Senda del Hornillo on Wanloria

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Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 28 Sep 2026