Mount Picossa, Mountain summit in Móra d'Ebre, Spain
Mount Picossa is an isolated hill of the Catalan Central Depression in Móra d'Ebre, Ribera d'Ebre, reaching 499 metres. A geodesic vertex marked 251139001 stands at the summit, from which the Serra de Cavalls can be seen on the southern horizon.
The summit played a role during the Battle of the Ebro in 1938 when military forces operated in the region during their retreat. The elevation served as a strategic observation point during this period.
The name la Picossa comes from the Catalan word for a pointed peak. The summit is listed among the 100 cims de la FEEC, a catalogue of 100 peaks in Catalonia. Nearby to the east stands the Cim de l'Estel, crowned by a metal star, with 360-degree views.
Climbing the mountain requires permits due to wildlife protection measures, particularly for nesting birds of prey in the area. Visitors should check these requirements before planning a visit.
The geodesic vertex on the summit carries the reference number 251139001. East of the peak stands the Cim de l'Estel, crowned by a large metal star and offering 360-degree views, though signs discourage the climb because birds of prey nest there between February and May.
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