Pelion
A range of southern Thessaly, Greece. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Pelion (disambiguation).
Pelion or Pelium (Modern Greek: Πήλιο, Pílio; Ancient Greek/Katharevousa: Πήλιον, Pēlion) is a mountain at the southeastern part of Thessaly in northern Greece, forming a hook-like peninsula between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea. Its highest summit, Pourianos Stavros, is 1,624 metres (5,328 ft) amsl.[1] The Greek National Road 38 (GR-38) runs through the southern portion of the peninsula and GR-38A runs through the middle.
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
Pelion | |
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Πήλιο Pilio | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,624 m (5,328 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) |
Listing | Parkland |
Coordinates | 39°26′19″N 23°2′47″E |
Naming | |
Pronunciation | Greek: [ˈpiʎo] |
Geography | |
Location | Eastern Magnesia, Greece |
Parent range | Pilio |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Fold |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Road, climbing |
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