Record SL-737301 · Wikidata Q476313
Dykhtau
Ultra
Elevation
5,205
m
17,077 ft
Prominence
2,002 m
Isolation
64.0 km
Coordinates
43.0522° N,
43.1332° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaDykh-Tau or Dykhtau (Russian: Дыхтау; Karachay-Balkar: Дых тау, romanized: Dıx taw, derived from Turkic "dik dagh" which means 'Jagged Mount'), is the second-highest mountain in Russia and Europe with an elevation of 5,205 m (17,077 ft) above sea level. It is located in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia; its peak standing about 5 km (3 mi) north of the border with Georgia.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vostochnaya Dykhtau | 5,180 m | SE 149° | 0.4 km |
| Pushkin | 5,047 m | SE 127° | 0.7 km |
| Borovikova | 4,909 m | SE 122° | 1.4 km |
| Zapadni Mizhirgi | 5,047 m | SE 120° | 1.6 km |
| Freshfield | 4,118 m | W 253° | 1.7 km |
| Vostochni Mizhirgi | 4,992 m | SE 117° | 1.9 km |