description Mulhacén Overview
Rising to an elevation of 3,479 meters, Mulhacén is the highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula and the second-highest mountain in Spain. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada range within the autonomous community of Andalusia and derives its name from Muley Hacén, the 15th-century Nasrid sultan of Granada, whose supposed grave lies on its lower slopes. Despite its height, the mountain is characterized by gentle slopes, making its southern ascent a relatively straightforward trek during the summer months. It falls within the Sierra Nevada National Park, an area noted for its biodiversity and alpine environments.
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Mulhacén ranks #147 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Pico Bolívar, ahead of Korzhenevskaya Peak.
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