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Cabeza de Hierro Mayor

Cabeza de Hierro Mayor

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Cabeza de Hierro Mayor

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Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama

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Location: Manzanares El Real, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

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Datsusara Outdoors

October 19, 2022

Hiking

El Cabeza de Hierro Mayor is the highest peak on La Cuerda Larga. With an altitude of 2,383 meters above sea level, it offers wonderful panoramic views over the Sierra Norte, Rascafría, Peña del Águila and the Santillana Reservoir. Quite a challenge that has a picturesque reward!

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Andrés Escribano Abad

May 12, 2025

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Tired from the climb, you sit down sheltered from the wind and eat a snack. If it's not windy or cold, look toward Peñalara and make out the landscapes and lagoons. Look toward the Bola del Mundo and admire the scenery. Look toward La Cuerda Larga and explore its grandeur.

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Carl ST

June 28, 2020

Running

Second highest summit in the Community of Madrid

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