Serra de Paüls

Serra de Paüls
Montsagre de Paüls
Highest point
Peak Punta de l'Aigua
Elevation 1,091.6 m (3,581 ft)
Coordinates 40°56′52.8″N 0°23′15.5″E / 40.948000°N 0.387639°E / 40.948000; 0.387639Coordinates: 40°56′52.8″N 0°23′15.5″E / 40.948000°N 0.387639°E / 40.948000; 0.387639 
Geography
Serra de Paüls
Location in Catalonia
Location Terra Alta and Baix Ebre
Parent range Ports de Tortosa-Beseit
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Type of rock Limestone
Climbing
Easiest route Drive from Paüls or Prat de Comte

Serra de Paüls is a mountain range in the northern side of the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit, Catalonia, Spain. The highest summit, Punta de l'Aigua has an elevation of 1,091.6 metres above sea level.[1]

Geography

The central part of the range is known as Montsagre de Paüls.

This range is named after the town of Paüls, located on its SE side. Together with neighboring and parallel Serra de l'Espina the Serra de Paüls is within the geological area that connects the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit mountain massif with the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mapa Topogràfic de Catalunya". Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya. Retrieved 9 September 2010. .
  2. ↑ Ports de Beseit


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