Radomir (peak)

Radomir

Summit of Radomir
Elevation 2,031 m (6,663 ft)[1]
Prominence 1,595 m (5,233 ft)[1]
Listing Ultra
Location
Radomir

Location in Bulgaria, on the border with Greece

Location Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria and Serres regional unit. Central Macedonia, Greece
Range Belasica
Coordinates 41°19′18″N 23°07′19″E / 41.32167°N 23.12194°ECoordinates: 41°19′18″N 23°07′19″E / 41.32167°N 23.12194°E[1]

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

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 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-west of Petrich, the nearest town on the Bulgarian side.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
  2. "Kerkini, Bulgaria/Greece". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
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