What do the colors on the contour map of Pico Almanzor (2592m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Pico Almanzor (2592m)?

The contour map of Pico Almanzor (2592m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Pico Almanzor (2592m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Pico Almanzor (2592m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,592m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

Pico Almanzor (2592m)

Pico Almanzor stands at 2592 meters in Spain, part of the Sierra de Guadarrama, Europe. This peak is classified as a granite_peak.

Elevation

2592 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

40.247500, -5.299200

Type

granite_peak

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Pico Almanzor (2592m) is a peak in the Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good physical fitness. A notable regional high point with well-established approach routes. Well-marked paths and reasonable gradients make it achievable for fit hikers.

Routes

Laguna Grande Trail (Pico Almanzor) 2

12.00 km · 6.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Pico Almanzor (2592m) in the Sierra de Guadarrama shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 2,592m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Pico Almanzor (2592m) in the Sierra de Guadarrama shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,592m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.