Sierra Sur de Jaén

Sierra Sur de Jaén
View of the Cueva de los Soles in Otíñar
Highest point
PeakPico Pandera
Elevation1,872 m (6,142 ft)
Dimensions
Length48 km (30 mi) ENE/WSW
Width15 km (9.3 mi) NNW/SSE
Geography
Sierra Sur de Jaén
Location in Spain
LocationAndalusia
CountrySpain
Range coordinates37°38′0″N 3°46′0″W / 37.63333°N 3.76667°W / 37.63333; -3.76667
Parent rangeSubbaetic System/Prebaetic System
Geology
OrogenyAlpine orogeny
Rock ageCenozoic
Rock type(s)Granite, schist, slate and quartzite

The Sierra Sur de Jaén (Southern Range of Jaén) is a mountain range that is part of the central belt of the Baetic System, Andalusia, Spain. Its name derives from its location in the southwestern part of Jaén Province. The highest summit in the range is 1,872 m high Pico Pandera; 1,722 m high Cerro de la Cruz is another notable peak.

This range gives its name to an administrative comarca in the region, the Sierra Sur de Jaén Comarca, as well as to the wine of the area, the Sierra Sur de Jaén (DO).