Radomir (peak)
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| Radomir | |
|---|---|
 Summit of Radomir | |
| Elevation | 2,029 m (6,657 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,595 m (5,233 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Location | |
  Radomir | |
| Coordinates | 41°19′17″N 23°07′14″E / 41.32139°N 23.12056°ECoordinates: 41°19′17″N 23°07′14″E / 41.32139°N 23.12056°E |
Radomir (Bulgarian: Радомир, Greek: Καλαμπάκα, Kalabaka) is a peak on the Bulgarian/Greek border. At 2,029 metres (6,657 ft) it is the highest peak in the Belasitsa (Greek: Béles or Kerkíni) range. It is also known by its earlier name Kalabak.
It was named after the Bulgarian Emperor Gavril Radomir who took part in the battle of Kleidion in the Belasitsa mountains.
The peak is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-west of Petrich, the nearest town on the Bulgarian side.
References
- Radomir (listed as Kerkini) on peakbagger
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