Mount Cabeza de Manzaneda

Mount Cabeza de Manzaneda is a summit in the Serra de Queixa mountain range that rises to 1,781 meters. The peak features steep slopes, with its asphalted access road reaching grades of up to 13.6 percent in places.

The mountain occupies a strategic position in the Macizo Central Orensano and once served as a natural border between different Galician regions. This role as a boundary area shaped the history of surrounding communities for centuries.

This summit has become well-known in Spanish sports as a demanding climbing stage in the professional cycling race Vuelta a España. Cycling fans come to experience the intensity of this steep ascent firsthand.

The summit can be reached from several different starting points depending on which route you choose. Having good tires and brakes is advisable since the steep gradient on the access road demands proper vehicle maintenance.

The summit hosts both telecommunications antennas and winter sports facilities side by side. This rare combination brings different types of visitors to the same location.

Location: Manzaneda

Elevation above the sea: 1,781 m

Part of: Serra de Queixa

GPS coordinates: 42.25695,-7.29804

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05