Puente del Batán, Colmenar Viejo

The single-arch bridge spans 10.5 meters across the Manzanares River with granite stones forming its structure and a 4-meter-wide passage.

Built during the Middle Ages, the bridge underwent reconstruction in December 1681 following significant river flooding that occurred in September 1680.

The bridge stands along a branch of the Cañada Real Segoviana, a 500-kilometer livestock route connecting Burgos to Badajoz.

Located near kilometer 39 of the M-607 road between Colmenar Viejo and Cerceda, the bridge remains accessible through marked detours.

The bridge derives its name from a former water-powered textile mill that operated upstream during the 17th century.

Location: Colmenar Viejo

Longest Span: 10.5 m

Width: 4 m

Made from material: granite

GPS coordinates: 40.68611,-3.82350

Latest update: March 19, 2025 01:00