Avenc del Rascler

Small pit 8 m deep to the NW of the summit of the Rascler (Garraf), discovered and explored by GES – CMB in January 1957.

Begues • Baix Llobregat 10m 8m

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Avenc del Rascler

Small pit 8 m deep to the NW of the summit of the Rascler (Garraf), discovered and explored by GES – CMB in January 1957.

Begues · Baix Llobregat

Length: 10 m · Depth: 8 m

Updated record

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Topographic map of the main entrance — Main entrance · ICGC topographic map

Small pit 8 m deep to the NW of the summit of the Rascler (Garraf), discovered and explored by GES – CMB in January 1957.

Characteristics

Type: Pothole
Municipality: Begues
Region: Baix Llobregat
Unit: Garraf, el
Length: 10 meters
Depth: 8 meters
Major Unit: Serralada Litoral
Lithology: Limestone
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: January 16, 2014

Location

From the Pla de Querol car park, head towards the Campgràs and go up the road leading to the Aviation Transmitter Centre. Follow the left-hand turn-off and ten metres after passing the avenc del Mall a path leads to the doline where the avenc dels Reis is located. From here follow the hollow that descends from the Rascler along the left-hand side. The cavity, quite visible, is about 8 metres above the streambed. Sight to “la Bola”: 64º

Entrances

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Avenc del Rascler
Elevation: 517 m
41.290234, 1.905875
UTM 31T (ED 50) 408481 4571758
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Topographic

Avenc del Rascler - Topography, Begues, Baix Llobregat

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Photos

Avenc del Rascler - Photo, Begues, Baix Llobregat

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Description

Morphology

The outer opening, 2 metres in diameter, gives access to a single shaft 8 metres deep, with smooth walls and a floor covered by a significant thickness of clastic materials.