Sierra de Algairén
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| Sierra de Algairén | |
|---|---|
 The Sierra de Algairén behind Cariñena | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Pico de Valdemadera |
| Elevation | 1,276 m (4,186 ft) |
| Coordinates | 41°21′23″N 01°22′35″W / 41.35639°N 1.37639°WCoordinates: 41°21′23″N 01°22′35″W / 41.35639°N 1.37639°W |
| Geography | |
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| Location |
Campo de Cariñena & Comunidad de Calatayud (Aragon) |
| State/Province | ES-AR |
| Parent range | Iberian System |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
| Period | Paleozoic |
| Type of rock | Sandstone and slate |
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).[1]
The Algairén Mountains are covered with forest made up pine, Carrasca (Quercus ilex), cork oak, and also maple trees.[2] They are a Special Protection Area for birds.
These mountains are part of the Iberian System and the summits are often covered with snow in the winter.
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