Iconic Crimean Peaks
This collection highlights the diverse topography of the Crimean Mountains, ranging from the highest summit, Roman-Kosh, to the distinctive laccolith of Ayu-Dag. The list includes the Chatyr-Dag massif peaks, the historic gliding center of Mount Klementyeva, and the jagged limestone teeth of Ai-Petri. These summits feature unique geological formations like the Valley of Ghosts, ancient ruins such as the Genoese Fortress, and extensive karst cave systems characteristic of the peninsula's limestone plateaus.
A Ai-Petri
Ai-Petri is a peak in the Crimean Mountains. For administrative purposes it is in the Yalta municipality of Crimea.
Roman Kosh
Roman-Kosh is the highest peak of the Crimean Mountains.
C Ayu-Dag
Ayu-Dag is a summit of Crimea. It is also known under the Russified name Medved'-gora.
D Eklizi-Burun
The highest peak of the Chatyr-Dag massif at 1,527 meters. It contains the ruins of the medieval Greek Orthodox church of Panagia.
E Tepe-Kermen
Tepe-Kermen is a butte and an early medieval settlement in the Bakhchysarai Raion of Crimea.
F Cape Aya
Cape Aya is a rocky promontory jutting out into the Black Sea southeast of Balaklava.
G Cape Aya
Cape Aya is a rocky promontory jutting out into the Black Sea southeast of Balaklava.
H Kemal-Egerek
The fourth highest peak in Crimea, standing at 1,529 meters within the Babugan Yaila mountain range.
I Zejtin-Kos
A peak on the Babugan Yaila plateau reaching 1,537 meters, offering views over the southern coast of the peninsula.
J Angar-Burun
An eastern summit of the Chatyr-Dag massif, rising 1,453 meters above the Angarskyi Pass.
Demir-Kapu
Demir-Kapu is the second highest mountain in Crimea. Its height stands 1540 meters above sea level.
L Agarmys
A karst mountain massif at the eastern end of the Crimean Mountains, featuring numerous caves and dense beech forests.
M Klementeva
Also known as Uzun-Syrt, this ridge is a historic center for gliding due to unique aerodynamic updrafts created by its shape.
N Cenevez qaya
A coastal mountain in Sudak, famously topped by the medieval Genoese Fortress built in the 14th century.
Mount Demerdzhi
Part of the Demerdzhi-Yaila massif, known for its "Valley of Ghosts" conglomerate rock pillars and the nearby medieval Funa fortress.
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