Puntal dels Escambrons | |
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Puntal dels Escambrons seen from Riba-roja d'Ebre | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
Coordinates | 41°16′33″N0°25′57″E / 41.27583°N 0.43250°E Coordinates: 41°16′33″N0°25′57″E / 41.27583°N 0.43250°E |
Geography | |
Location | Segrià, Ribera d'Ebre, Catalonia |
Parent range | Isolated hill in the Catalan Central Depression |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Conglomerate |
Climbing | |
First ascent | Unknown |
Easiest route | From Riba-roja d'Ebre or Almatret |
Puntal dels Escambrons is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain.
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