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The origin of the first urban settlement in Horcajo de la Sierra is not precisely determined. However, there is agreement that it was one of the first settlements in the area. The choice of its location on a hill overlooking the main road to the North of the Peninsula, suggests a defensive purpose, as well as a livestock breeding one. Already in the XIII century it constituted a Community of Pastures dependent on Buitrago.
Route of about twelve kilometers. Starting from Aoslos, Horcajo is reached through a beautiful route of ash and oak woods between meadows surrounded by stone walls. The arrival to Horcajo is truly beautiful, observing the population on a hill surrounded by splendid walnut trees, poplar groves, orchards and other groves that give it the appearance of a very ruralized medieval village. It is possible to cross the population or even it would not be necessary since going up the bed of the stream of the valley and taking the reference of the peak of the onion the new one we would arrive directly to our goal.

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In the foothills of the Ayllón massif, it stands out for its impressive natural landscape, its mountain architecture and the Church of San Pedro in Catedra, whose Gothic altarpiece from the 16th century contains Flemish panels.
Horcajo de la Sierra, in the foothills of the Ayllón massif, is located in the Sierra Norte, noted for its impressive natural landscape and the Church of San Pedro in Catedra. It is a 15th century Gothic church with a 16th century Gothic altarpiece containing several Flemish panels, an image of St. Peter and a tomb at the foot of the altar.

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Route of about twelve kilometers. Starting from Aoslos, Horcajo is reached through a beautiful route of ash and oak woods between meadows surrounded by stone. The arrival to Horcajo is truly beautiful, observing the town on a hill surrounded by splendid walnut trees, poplar groves, orchards and other groves that give it the appearance of a very ruralized medieval village. It is possible to cross the population or even it would not be necessary since going up the bed of the creek of the valley and taking the reference of the peak of the new onion the new one we would arrive directly to our goal.
Riding a horse or donkey allows you to fully enjoy nature. In the Sierra Norte there are several companies dedicated to this activity, the closest to Horcajo de la Sierra are:Centro Hípico de Buitrago: Riding lessons in the Sierra, half or full day.CEREM Group: Donkey routes through the meadows of Somosierra, the port of La Acebeda…
The peaks of the Sierra de Guadarrama are an ideal place for skiing. The nearest ski resorts are:Puerto de Navacerrada: 91 852 10 86 and 91 595 30 34Cotos: 91 852 08 57Valdesquí: 91 852 04 16La Pinilla (Riaza): 921 55 03 04

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It is a rugged territory, since its altitude goes down from 1,830 meters at its northern end to 1,050 meters at its southeastern limit, passing through the 1,000 meters of the place where the cemetery of Horcajo is built, where the gneiss3 prevails and mostly occupied, up to 70%, by forest and meadows, where pastures with oak hedges and rockrose bushes are frequent.
In the 13th century, as it appears in the Confirmation of Fernando III of the Privilege of Repopulation of 1265, there already existed in the place a Community of Pastures subordinated to Buitrago del Lozoya. The first houses and corrals were built to the south of the present town, on Calle Corrales; next to them were the orchards, and further north, the threshing floors, giving rise to Calle Mayor. To the south, on the other hand, were the pastures, where shepherds and their cattle moved along the road to Aoslos.
In 1892, Aoslos was structured along the Calle Real, with the houses grouped around the water source that was fed by the stream that crossed the village, with the agricultural and livestock buildings located at the ends of this grouping.