We have already talked about the privilege of living on the front line of a park. Skypark Valdebebas is strategically located in several ways (5 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from Plaza de Castilla), but also a stone's throw from the second largest park in Madrid, the Felipe VI, and also from the most attractive cycling and hiking trails.
Let's take a look at some of them.
Valdebebas Greenway
Inaugurated just a few years ago, in 2016, this route crosses both the Valdebebas and Felipe VI forest parks, making it ideal for 'skyparkers'.
The route runs along well-marked tracks and dirt roads inside the Felipe VI Park, which makes it ideal for walking, running or mountain biking. As we have already pointed out in our blog, this park is famous, among other things, for its great extension, covering 470 hectares, almost three times larger than the Retiro.
From the air, its design resembles a large tree and among its most outstanding elements are the wooden lookout tower, the thematic areas and the terraces area, a series of landscaped platforms arranged in cascades.
The total walk, circular, comprises 9 kilometers and can be done with the whole family, as long as the family, an important detail, likes to walk. For children over 10 or 12 years old, better. It can also be done by bicycle, which is a great idea to enjoy even more.
From Skypark to Cibeles by bike
That Skypark Valdebebas is well connected to the center is demonstrated by the fact that you can cycle from your apartment all the way to Cibeles! Make sure there is no Real Madrid celebration beforehand to avoid crowds, but otherwise, just follow this urban route.
This route links the Hortaleza neighborhood with the Plaza de Cibeles, using various types of bicycle paths to ensure a safe and comfortable ride.
Routes from Valdebebas for the very bikers
Valdebebas as the nerve center of cycling communications. There are 180 cycling routes, mountain bike or hiking trails that have Valdebebas as a starting point.
You will find them in Wikiloc by entering a few coordinates in the search bar. A highly recommended one is Valdebebas-Alcobendas-Soto Viñuelas-Valdebebas. It is a route of medium difficulty, about 55 km long, and, as you can see from the name of the route, perfectly circular. In addition, because cyclotourism also involves getting off the bike and admiring places worth seeing, you can access the oak grove of Soto de Viñuelas to take a break and recharge your batteries. And even take a look at the luxury of the event venues in the area.
A night route for hikers from Skypark
La caminata empieza no lejos de la urbanización, aunque puedes ir en coche, un par de minutos, y así te limitas a andar sobre la ruta en sí. Comienza el recorrido en la glorieta de Antonio Bonet por el camino hacia el mirador del aeropuerto y luego vuelves por la misma ruta pero pasando por debajo de la R2. La excursión termina en la glorieta de Antonio Bonet y los que la han realizado recomiendan hacer la ruta de noche por la tranquilidad que te ofrece y, ya si hay luna llena, mucho mejor aún.
The walk starts not far from urbanization, although you can go by car, a couple of minutes, and so you just walk on the route itself. You start the tour at the Antonio Bonet traffic circle on the way to the airport viewpoint and then return along the same route but passing under the R2. The tour ends at the Antonio Bonet traffic circle and those who have done it recommend doing the route at night for the tranquility it offers and, if there is a full moon, even better.
When you get home, you will be able to contemplate from your terrace the route you have completed and others that await you, among the many outdoor plans that await you. This is one of the many charms of living in Skypark.
