Sierra de Cazorla facts for kids
This page is about the mountain range. For other uses, see Sierra de Cazorla (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Sierra de Cazorla |
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Landscape in Sierra de Cazorla
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Gilillo |
| Elevation | 1,847 m (6,060 ft) |
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 Sierra de Cazorla
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Parent range | Prebaetic System |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Limestone |
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| Easiest route | From Cazorla |
Sierra de Cazorla is a mountain range of the Prebaetic System in the Jaén Province in Spain. It is named after the town of Cazorla. Its highest point is the 1,847 m high Gilillo peak.
Geography
This mountain range is located between the Sierra Nevada, the Sierra de Segura, and Sierra del Pozo mountain ranges. The easiest route to reach it is from Cazorla town.
The Santuario de la Virgen de Tíscar is a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary, located on a mountain pass in Sierra de Cazorla.
See also
In Spanish: Sierra de Cazorla (sierra) para niños
- Baetic System
- Las Villas
- Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
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