Sierra de Cucalón Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Sierra de Cucalón
Aspect of the Sierra de Oriche between Salcedillo and Allueva
Highest point
Peak	Pelarda
Elevation	1,517 m (4,977 ft)
Listing	List of mountains in Aragon
Geography
Sierra de Cucalón Location in Spain
Location	Cuencas Mineras & Jiloca Comarca (Aragon)
Parent range	Iberian System
Geology
Orogeny	Alpine orogeny
Age of rock	Mesozoic
Type of rock	Cretaceous limestone
Climbing
First ascent	Unknown
Easiest route	Drive from Allueva, Fonfría or Bea

The Sierra de Cucalón is a group of mountains in Aragon, Spain. It stretches for about 25 kilometers (15 miles). These mountains are found between two areas called Jiloca and Cuencas Mineras.

Exploring the Sierra de Cucalón
- Main Mountain Ranges
- Highest Points
Nature and Wildlife
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Exploring the Sierra de Cucalón

These mountains are part of a bigger mountain system called the Iberian System. In winter, the peaks are often covered with snow, making them look beautiful. Two important rivers, the Huerva and the Martín, start their journey in these mountains.

You can also find a special chapel called the Ermita de la Virgen de Pelarda here. It is located in the Pelarda range, close to the town of Olalla.

Main Mountain Ranges

The Sierra de Cucalón is made up of two main mountain ranges that run side by side.

The northern range is called Sierra de Oriche. People sometimes call it "Las Rochas."
The southern range is smoother and covered with many trees. It is known as Sierra de Pelarda or Sierra de la Pelarda. It is also sometimes called "Sierra de Fonfría" because the town of Fonfría is in its middle part. This southern range also extends east as Sierra Pedregosa.

The whole mountain system gets its name from the town of Cucalón, which is located at its western end.

Highest Points

The highest point in the Sierra de Cucalón is Pelarda, which stands at 1,517 meters (4,977 feet) tall. It is part of the Sierra de Pelarda range.

Another important peak is La Modorra, reaching 1,478 meters (4,849 feet). It is located at the northwest end of the Sierra de Oriche. La Modorra is one of the peaks that stands out the most.

Other notable peaks include:

El Marujal (1,486 meters or 4,875 feet)
Cerro del Ortigal (1,429 meters or 4,688 feet)
Alto del Puerto de Fonfría (1,501 meters or 4,925 feet)
La Rocha (1,340 meters or 4,396 feet)
La Retuerta (1,492 meters or 4,895 feet)

Most of these peaks are not very noticeable from a distance, except for La Modorra.

Nature and Wildlife

The Sierra de Pelarda mountains are covered with beautiful forests. You can find different types of trees here, like pine trees, Carrasca (a type of oak), cork oak trees, and juniper trees.

These mountains are not very populated by people. This means that many rare and endangered animals and plants can live safely here, far from human activity. It is a special place for nature!