Record SL-517449 · Wikidata Q2096768
La Alcazaba
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Elevation
3,369
m
11,053 ft
Prominence
186 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
37.0679° N,
3.3012° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAlcazaba is a mountain in Spain. Standing at 3,369 m (11,053 ft), it is the third highest mountain of the Sierra Nevada range and the fifth in the Iberian Peninsula. The impressive north face can be seen from the town of Granada. The name Alcazaba derives from the word "fortification" in Arabic.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcazaba Antecima SW | 3,315 m | SW 211° | 0.4 km |
| Puntal de la Cornisa | 3,316 m | SW 206° | 0.6 km |
| Peñón del Globo Occidental | 3,296 m | S 180° | 0.8 km |
| Puntal del Goterón | 3,071 m | NE 42° | 0.9 km |
| Puntal de las Siete Lagunas | 3,251 m | SW 212° | 1.2 km |
| Puntal de las Calderetas | 3,094 m | NE 38° | 1.4 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto de la Ragua-Mulhacen | rwn | 79.1 km | — |
| Integral de Sierra Nevada | rwn | 73.3 km | — |