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Sierra de Algairén
The Sierra de Algairén behind Cariñena
Highest point
PeakPico de Valdemadera
Elevation1,276 m (4,186 ft)
ListingList of mountains in Aragon
Coordinates41°21′23″N 01°22′35″W / 41.35639°N 1.37639°W / 41.35639; -1.37639
Geography
Sierra de Algairén is located in SpainSierra de AlgairénSierra de AlgairénLocation in Spain
LocationCampo de Cariñena & Comunidad de Calatayud
(Aragon)
Parent rangeIberian System
Geology
OrogenyAlpine orogeny
Rock agePaleozoic
Rock type(s)Sandstone and slate
Climbing
First ascentUnknown
Easiest routeDrive from Almonacid de la Sierra, Cosuenda or Tobed

Sierra de Algairén is a mountain range in Aragon, Spain, located between the comarcas of Campo de Cariñena and Comunidad de Calatayud. The ridge's highest summit is Pico de Valdemadera (1,276 m).

Description

The Algairén Mountains are covered with forest made up pine, Carrasca (Quercus ilex), cork oak, and also maple trees. They are a Special Protection Area for birds.

These mountains are part of the central area of the Iberian System and the summits are often covered with snow in the winter.

References

  1. Observaciones ecológicas sobre las alineaciones silúricas de la Provínicia de Zaragoza
  2. Flora

External links

Mountain ranges of the Sistema Ibérico
Northern & Western
Southwestern, Central
& Southeastern
Eastern & Northeastern
Peaks


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