Penyagolosa (, ) is a mountain in the

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area,

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. Geologically it is part of the

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, located at the eastern end of

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. Its peak is at 1,813 meters above

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and is often crowned with

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in the winter. The Penyagolosa is widely considered to be most emblematic mountain in the Valencian Community. Since it stands quite isolated, it was thought to be the highest peak in the region, but actually the highest is the 1,839 meter high

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, located in the

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, a Valencian

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where there are three more peaks over 1,500 m. At the base of the mountain is the important pilgrimage destination of Sant Joan de Penyagolosa.

Penyagolosa Massif

The Penyagolosa Massif includes other minor mountain ranges, like the Sierra de la Batalla which stretches westward towards

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Itineraries in Penyagolosa

Excursions

Penyagolosa, El Gegant de Pedra

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Penyagolosa Massif

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