Prislop Pass
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Prislop Pass is a mountain pass
in northern Romania
, connecting the historical regions of Maramureş and Bukovina
over the Rodna Mountains
, in the Eastern Carpathians.
The Prislop Pass is situated at an altitude of 1,416 meters. The nearest city is Borşa
.
Mountain pass
A mountain pass is a route through a mountain range or over a ridge. If following the lowest possible route, a pass is locally the highest point on that route...
in northern Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, connecting the historical regions of Maramureş and Bukovina
Bukovina
Bukovina is a historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and the adjoining plains.-Name:The name Bukovina came into official use in 1775 with the region's annexation from the Principality of Moldavia to the possessions of the Habsburg Monarchy, which became...
over the Rodna Mountains
Rodna Mountains
Rodna Mountains are a subdivision of the Eastern Carpathians in Northern Romania. The name comes from the nearby Rodna Veche village.The Rodna Mountains have one of the longest continuous ridges in Romania, with over 50 km from west to east...
, in the Eastern Carpathians.
The Prislop Pass is situated at an altitude of 1,416 meters. The nearest city is Borşa
Borsa
Borșa is a town in eastern Maramureş County, northern Romania, in the valley of the Vişeu River and near the Prislop Pass. Linking Transylvania to Bukovina, Prislop Pass is surrounded by the Rodna and Maramureş Mountains, both ranges of the Carpathians...
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See also
- List of highest paved roads in Europe
- List of mountain passes