Dirfi
Δίρφη
Delphi, the summit of Dirfys
Highest point
Elevation1,743 m (5,719 ft)[1]
Prominence1,743 m (5,719 ft)[2]
ListingUltra
Coordinates38°37′39″N 23°50′34″E / 38.62750°N 23.84278°E / 38.62750; 23.84278[2]
Geography
Dirfi is located in Greece
Dirfi
Dirfi
Location in Greece
Locationcentral Euboea, Greece

Dirfi (Greek: Δίρφη, older form Δίρφυς - Dirfys) is a mountain in the central part of the island of Euboea, in central Greece. At 1,743 m elevation, it is the highest mountain of Euboea.[1] The Dirfi gave its name to the municipal unit Dirfys. Its summit is 4 km west of Stropones, 5 km north of Steni Dirfyos and 28 km northeast of the city of Chalcis. There are forests on the lower slopes while most of the mountain is covered with grassland and in winter with permafrost and snow.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Oreivatein.com
  2. 1 2 "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.


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