Cruz de Hierro, León, Monumental cross in León Province, Spain
The Cruz de Hierro stands at an altitude of 1520 meters, featuring a 5-meter wooden pole topped with an iron cross and a stone base.
The cross has marked this location since 1300, serving as a crucial landmark for medieval pilgrims traveling along the Camino de Santiago routes.
Pilgrims following the tradition place stones at the base of the cross, representing personal burdens they wish to leave behind during their journey.
The monument sits between Foncebadón and Manjarín villages, marking the highest point of the French Way through León Province.
The original iron cross is preserved in the Museum of the Ways in Astorga, while a replica maintains the centuries-old tradition at the site.
Location: León Province
Location: Santa Colomba de Somoza
Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of León
GPS coordinates: 42.48886,-6.36147
Latest update: May 13, 2025 03:20
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