Kajmakčalan

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Kajmakčalan
Voras
The Serbian-built Saint Peter Orthodox chapel on the top Kajmakčalan
Highest point
Elevation	2,521 m (8,271 ft)[1]
Prominence	1,758 m (5,768 ft)[1]
Listing	Ultra
Coordinates	40°55′52″N 21°47′21″E / 40.93111°N 21.78917°E / 40.93111; 21.78917Coordinates: 40°55′52″N 21°47′21″E / 40.93111°N 21.78917°E / 40.93111; 21.78917[1]
Geography
Kajmakčalan Location in Greece (on border with North Macedonia)
Location	Greece–North Macedonia border
Parent range	Voras Mountains

Kajmakčalan (Kaimakchalan), or Kaimaki or Kaimaktsalan or Voras (Greek: Καϊμακτσαλάν or Καϊμάκι or Βόρας, Macedonian: Каjмакчалан, romanized: Kajmakčalan), is a mountain on the border between Greece and North Macedonia. It is the southernmost and highest peak, 2,521 metres (8,271 ft),^[2] of a range known in Greek as the Voras Mountains and in Macedonian as Nidže. The frontier between the two countries runs across the summit.^[1] It is the third-highest peak in Greece after Mytikas and Smolikas and the fifth-highest in North Macedonia.^{[citation needed]}

Etymology[]

The word "Kaimaktsalan" is of Ottoman Turkish origin inspired by its white, snowy peak: kaymakçalan means 'kaymak beater'. "Kaymak" in Turkish refers to a dairy product similar to clotted cream.

Geology[]

The peak consists of granite, gneiss and mica.

Climate[]

Kajmakčalan has a subarctic climate (Dfc) with short, cool summers and long, cold winters.

History[]

During World War I, in September 1916, the Battle of Kajmakčalan between Serbian and Bulgarian troops took place at Kajmakčalan and around the adjacent peaks, resulting in a Serbian victory. There is a small church and crypt for the Serbian soldiers who died in the battle. Near the top of the mountain, on the Greek side, there is a small church named Saint Peters (Sveti Petar in Serbian), the peak itself is called, besides Kajmakčalan, Profitis Ilias (Greek: Εκκλησία Προφήτης Ηλίας).^[4]

See also[]

• List of European ultra prominent peaks

References[]

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External links[]

• Greek Mountain Flora