Sierra de Collserola
The Sierra de Collserola (Catalan: Serra de Collserola, Catalan pronunciation: [ˈsɛrə ðə kɔʎsəˈɾɔlə]), or simply Collserola, is a mountain range between the rivers Besòs and Llobregat. It is part of the Catalan Coastal Range.
| Sierra de Collserola | |
|---|---|
The Collserola range rising above Barcelona | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 516.2 m (1,694 ft) |
| Coordinates | 41°24′44″N 2°04′26″E |
| Geography | |
Sierra de Collserola Catalonia, Spain | |
| Location | Barcelonès (Catalonia) |
| Parent range | Catalan Coastal Range |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Metamorphic rock |
These mountains separate Barcelona from the Vallès plain and their tallest peak is the Tibidabo, at 512 m. Other main summits are: Turó del Puig, Puig d'Olorda, Turó de Valldaura, Turó de la Magarola, Puig d'Ossa, and Puig Madrona. The valleys of the Llobregat and Besós Rivers, the plain of Barcelona, and the Vallès basin, mark the geographical boundaries of the Collserola massif.
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