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Arcada de la Falconera

Balma a la zona de la Roca Falconera (Serra de l'Obac)

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Balma in the area of the Roca Falconera (Serra de l'Obac), at the N end of the Roca de la Falconera reliefs, a little further W of the Cova Petita de la Falconera.

Characteristics

Location

At the N end of the Roca de la Falconera reliefs, a little further W of the Cova Petita de la Falconera and amid the woodland, this cavity lies hidden. Approximate coordinates.

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Entrances

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  1. Falconera, Arcada de la

    Elevation: 780 m

    41.680010, 1.996201
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 416546 4614940
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Description

Morphology

An archway with a 10 metre portico by 3 metres in height. The depth, though limited, at about 4 metres, is notable for its interior height, which rises to about 5 metres.

Other details

A large rock, on the S side, shows us the decalcification process of this geological phenomenon.

History

Known to climbers who were active in the area, it was pointed out to members of the SIS del CE Terrassa, who visited it in 1993.

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Bibliography

Badiella, Xavier (1997).- “Les cavitats de la Roca de la Falconera”. Arxiu del Centre Excursionista de Terrassa (94-95): 263-270). Terrassa.

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