Kruopinė Hill

Kruopinė (Žybartonys) Hill is a hill near Vilnius which is the second highest point in Lithuania. Its elevation is 293.65 metres.[1]

Sign at the peak of the hill

It was formerly believed to be highest point in Lithuania.[2] However, in 2007 the peaks were remeasured by staff at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, using GPS technology. The status of highest elevation in Lithuania is now considered to be Aukštojas Hill, at 293.84 metres, approximately 10km away.

See also

References

  1. Krupick, Rimantas. "Kurios kalvos Lietuvoje aukščiausios?". Lietuvos Geografijos Mokytoju Asociacija. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
  2. Post Report: Lithuania. U.S. Department of State. 1997. p. 1. Retrieved 15 October 2023.

54°32′N 25°29′E


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