Radomir (mountain)

Radomir (Bulgarian: Радомир, Radomir) or Kerkini (Greek: Κερκίνη, Kerkíni), is a mountain on the BulgarianGreek border. At 2,031 metres (6,663 ft)[2] it is the highest peak in the Belasica range. It is also known by its earlier Greek name Kalabáka (Greek: Καλαμπάκα, Kalabáka).

Kalampaka
Summit of Kalampaka
Highest point
Elevation2,031 m (6,663 ft)[1]
Prominence1,595 m (5,233 ft)[1]
ListingUltra
Coordinates41°19′18″N 23°07′19″E[1]
Geography
Kalampaka
Location in Bulgaria, on the border with Greece
LocationBlagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria and Serres regional unit. Central Macedonia, Greece
Parent rangeBelasica

In Bulgarian, the peak was named after the Bulgarian Emperor Gavril Radomir who took part in the battle of Kleidion in the Belasitsa mountains.

Radomir is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of Νεοχώρι (Neochóri), the nearest town on the Greek side; and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-west of Petrich, the nearest town on the Bulgarian side.

See also

  • List of European ultra prominent peaks

References

  1. "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
  2. "Kerkini, Bulgaria/Greece". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.


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