Route of the Villages of the Senda de los Caballeros (Trail of the Knights)

We start the route in Medinaceli, a historic enclave with one of the oldest Roman arches in Spain. Its castle, its arcaded main square and its cobbled old town immediately immerse us in the Castilian noble and military legacy. A perfect start to connect with history.

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We continue to Monteagudo de las Vicarías, where its medieval castle, narrow streets and reservoir show us a town with an imposing defensive past. Its walls and its fortified church reflect centuries of history in a natural environment that invites to be explored calmly.

Continue to Monteagudo de las Vicarías.

We continue to Berlanga de Duero, where the castle and the collegiate church mark the profile of the village. Here history is breathed in every corner, with walls, cobbled streets and a serene atmosphere. Ideal to stop, enjoy its heritage and walk

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Our next stop is El Burgo de Osma, with its majestic cathedral and ruined castle dominating the landscape. Strolling through its old town is to relive medieval Castile. Its arcaded square and the banks of the river Ucero complete this essential cultural visit.

We enter Segovia to visit Maderuelo, a walled village overlooking the Linares reservoir. Its medieval layout, stone houses and Romanesque church make it a jewel suspended in time. Here, history meets nature in harmony.

Here, history meets nature in harmony.

Here, history meets nature in harmony.

From Maderuelo we head to Ayllón, a town of noble houses, cobbled streets and great Castilian tradition. Its Plaza Mayor, its Roman bridge and its Renaissance air make it special. A stroll through Ayllon is to discover a stately past in an environment full of harmony and beauty.

We enter Sepulveda, with its Romanesque churches, walls and views of the Natural Park of the Hoces del Duratón. Its cobbled alleys lead us to centuries of history. Ideal for combining culture with nature and savor a good Castilian lamb.

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We continue to Pedraza, one of the best preserved medieval villages. Its castle, its walls and its famous Plaza Mayor make it a mandatory stop. Here everything invites you to stop: history, gastronomy and a unique atmosphere under the candlelight.

We descend to the lands of Guadalajara and arrive at Atienza, dominated by its castle and shrouded in history. Its churches, squares and imposing walls narrate its glorious past. It is a stop to enjoy the medieval essence and the strength of the landscape of the Sierra de Pela.

Our penultimate stop is Hita, known for its literary legacy and its famous medieval festival. Cobblestone streets, subway cellars and remains of walls give character to this town in the province of Alcarria. A place that breathes culture, history and a very marked identity of its own.

We close the route in Valverde de los Arroyos, a jewel of black architecture in the Sierra de Ayllón. Surrounded by nature and with slate streets, it is the perfect brooch to connect with the most rural, authentic and serene soul of Castile. Ideal to say goodbye calmly.

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The Route of the Villages of the Order and the Sword is more than a journey: it is a journey through the nobility of Castile, through its firm stone and its warrior soul. Here, every step connects with centuries of history. And when you leave, you will take with you something that only these towns know how to give: their eternal legacy.

The Route of the Villages of the Order and the Sword is ideal to travel at any time of the year. Between castles, walls and endless landscapes, each stop offers living history, serene beauty and the imprint of a noble past.

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