Ruen (mountain)

Ruen

Ruen seen from the Bulgarian side of Osogovo
Highest point
Elevation 2,251 m (7,385 ft)
Coordinates 42°9′28.73″N 22°30′58.76″E / 42.1579806°N 22.5163222°E / 42.1579806; 22.5163222Coordinates: 42°9′28.73″N 22°30′58.76″E / 42.1579806°N 22.5163222°E / 42.1579806; 22.5163222
Geography
Ruen

Ruen in Bulgaria on the border with the Republic of Macedonia

Location Kyustendil Province, Bulgaria
Republic of Macedonia
Parent range Osogovo

The Ruen (Bulgarian and Macedonian: Руен) is the highest peak of the Osogovo range, standing at 2,251 m. The peak is situated on the border between Bulgaria (Kyustendil Province) and the Republic of Macedonia (Makedonska Kamenica Municipality). Ruen is included in the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria under № 27.[1] The main starting points for climbing are Osogovo hut, Three Beeches hotel and the village of Gyueshevo.[1]

Citations

  1. 1 2 "Ruen Peak". Official Site of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
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