Gora Koshtantau
Gora Koshtantau is a mountain in Russia, rising to 5,152 m, the 4th highest we list in Russia.
Where it is
Gora Koshtantau lies in Russia, in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gora Ulluauzna | 4,527 m | 3.3 km |
| Gora Dykhtau | 5,204 m | 6.5 km |
| Gora Shkhara | 5,201 m | 9.9 km |
| Gora Aylama | 4,381 m | 11 km |
| Pushkin Peak | 5,047 m | 12 km |
| Mount Dzhangitau | 5,085 m | 13 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Gora Koshtantau.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrnyauz | Russia | 20,104 | 44 km |
| Nalchik | Russia | 239,300 | 60 km |
| Chegem | Russia | 18,000 | 65 km |
| Dugulubgey | Russia | 20,965 | 73 km |
| Baksan | Russia | 37,519 | 75 km |
About this mountain
At 5,152 m, Gora Koshtantau stands lower than Gora Dykhtau at 5,204 m and Gora Shkhara at 5,201 m, both within 6.5 km and 9.9 km respectively. The fourth-highest peak in Russia among those listed, it has a topographic prominence of 812 m and lies 7 km from the nearest higher ground. The first recorded ascent was in 1889.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Elbrus | 5,642 m |
| 2 | Gora Dykhtau | 5,204 m |
| 3 | Gora Shkhara | 5,201 m |
| 4 | Gora Koshtantau | 5,152 m |
| 5 | Mount Dzhangitau | 5,085 m |
| 6 | Pushkin Peak | 5,047 m |
| 7 | Shota Rustaveli Peak | 4,859 m |
| 8 | Mta Gistola | 4,859 m |
| 9 | Gora Dzhimara | 4,780 m |
| 10 | Gora Katyntau | 4,780 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Gora Koshtantau?
- Gora Koshtantau rises to 5,152 m (16,903 ft). Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Gora Koshtantau?
- Gora Koshtantau is in Russia, in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic.
- Where does Gora Koshtantau rank?
- It is the 4th highest of the 124 peaks we list in Russia, and #504 worldwide.
- When was Gora Koshtantau first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1889.
- What is the nearest city to Gora Koshtantau?
- Tyrnyauz, Russia, about 44 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.