Sierra de Santa Cruz, Aragon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sierra de Santa Cruz
Sierra de Santa Cruz near Orcajo
Highest point
Peak	Cerro de Santa Cruz
Elevation	1,423 m (4,669 ft)
Listing	List of mountains in Aragon
Geography
Sierra de Santa Cruz Location in Spain
Location	Campo de Daroca (Aragon)
Parent range	Iberian System
Geology
Orogeny	Alpine orogeny
Climbing
First ascent	Unknown
Easiest route	Drive from Orcajo or Cubel

The Sierra de Santa Cruz is a mountain range found in Aragon, Spain. It is part of the Iberian System of mountains. This range is located in a region called Campo de Daroca, and you can find it just north of a large lake called Laguna de Gallocanta.

Exploring the Mountains

The Sierra de Santa Cruz mountains run in a direction from the northwest to the southeast. The very top of this mountain range is a peak called Cerro de Santa Cruz. It stands tall at 1,423 meters (about 4,669 feet) above sea level.

Inside these mountains, there is also a special building known as the Ermita de Santa Cruz. An ermita is a small church or shrine, often found in quiet, natural places.

Where the Mountains Are Found

These mountains are located west of a town called Daroca. They stretch across the lands of several towns. These towns include Balconchán, Atea, Orcajo, Cubel, Valdehorna, Val de San Martín, and Santed.

Plants and Animals

The Sierra de Santa Cruz is home to many different types of plants and animals. One very special plant that lives here is called Centaurea pinnata.

Protecting Centaurea pinnata

The Centaurea pinnata plant is an endangered species. This means there are not many of them left in the world, and they need special protection to survive. Finding this plant in the Sierra de Santa Cruz shows how important it is to protect natural areas. These areas help rare plants and animals continue to live and thrive.

See also

In Spanish: Sierra de Santa Cruz (Aragón) para niños

• Mountains of Aragon
• Campo de Daroca