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

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Second highest summit in the Community of Madrid

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1. Cuerda Larga Trail: Puerto de la Morcuera to Cabeza de Hierro Mayor

21.3km

08:15

790m

Hike the challenging Cuerda Larga Trail from Puerto de la Morcuera to Cabeza de Hierro Mayor for panoramic views in Sierra de Guadarrama.

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2. Navacerrada Pass – Cabeza de Hierro Mayor loop from Puerto de Navacerrada

20.4km

09:18

1,270m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Cabeza de Hierro Mayor – Cabeza de Hierro Menor loop from Loma de Pandasco

15.1km

06:39

980m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 2,350 m

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Sunday 22 March

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Manzanares El Real, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

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Cabeza de Hierro Mayor

1. Cuerda Larga Trail: Puerto de la Morcuera to Cabeza de Hierro Mayor

2. Navacerrada Pass – Cabeza de Hierro Mayor loop from Puerto de Navacerrada

3. Cabeza de Hierro Mayor – Cabeza de Hierro Menor loop from Loma de Pandasco

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