Record SL-866787 · Wikidata Q5712845
Hemus Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
636
m
2,087 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
62.6061° S,
60.2206° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaHemus Peak (Bulgarian: връх Хемус, romanized: vrah Hemus, IPA: [ˈvrɤx ˈxɛmos]) is an ice-covered peak rising to 636 metres (2,087 ft) off the northwest extremity of Bowles Ridge in eastern Livingston Island. The feature is 850 metres (2,790 ft) long in east-west direction and 550 metres (1,800 ft) wide, and overlooks Kaliakra Glacier to the northeast and Perunika Glacier to the southwest. Hemus is an ancient name of Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains), the central mountain range separating northern from southern Bulgaria.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Bowles | 834 m | SE 141° | 1.5 km |
| Burdick Peak | 751 m | SW 206° | 3.4 km |
| Rezen Knoll | 433 m | SW 233° | 3.6 km |
| Leslie Hill | 530 m | N 14° | 4.5 km |