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.
| Dirfi | |
|---|---|
| Δίρφη | |
 Delphi, the summit of Dirfys | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,743 m (5,719 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,743 m (5,719 ft)[2] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 38°37′39″N 23°50′34″E / 38.62750°N 23.84278°E[2] |
| Geography | |
  Dirfi Location in Greece | |
| Location | central Euboea, Greece |
Gallery
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A part of the trekking path located on Dirfi mountain. -
A tiny river flowing by the Dirfi mountain. -
One of the peaks of Dirfi mountain.
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Oreivatein.com
- ^ a b "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
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