Papingu is a summit of the Nemërçka massif, in southern Albania. Reaching a height of 2,482 m (8,143 ft), it is the 3rd most prominent peak in the country and the 44th most prominent peak in Europe.[3]
| Papingu | |
|---|---|
| Maja e Papingut | |
 View of Maja e Papingut overlooking the Nemërçka range | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,482 m (8,143 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,797 m (5,896 ft)[1][2] |
| Isolation | 33.2 km (20.6 mi) |
| Listing | Ultra, Ribu |
| Coordinates | 40°07′24″N 20°25′57″E / 40.123457°N 20.432495°E |
| Geography | |
  Papingu | |
Country |  Albania |
Region | Southern Mountain Region |
Municipality | Përmet, Gjirokastër |
| Parent range | Trebeshinë–Dhëmbel–Nemërçkë |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Cretaceous |
| summit | |
| Rock type | limestone |
Name
editThe toponym Papingu is an Albanian formation composed of the Albanian negative particle pa, and the noun peng, -u meaning 'pledge, hostage', stemming from the Latin pignus 'pledge, hostage'.[4] The toponym is related to the village named Papingo in Zagori, Greece which is of the same etymological origin.[4]
Geology
editFormerly known as Maja e Dritës, the peak is nestled in the Southern Mountain Region, between the municipalities of Përmet and Gjirokastër, where it takes on the shape of a pyramid. It is composed primarily of Cretaceous limestone rocks with asymmetrical backs. The eastern side has undergone significant changes from quaternary ice, resulting in the formation of large cirques. The peak is blanketed in snow throughout the year and is a popular destination for mountain climbers.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Bjørstad, Petter. "Europe Ultra–Prominences". Peaklist. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ↑ Quinn, Daniel. "List of prominent peaks in the Balkans". World Ribus. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ Kabo, Mevlan (1991). Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë (1.2 ed.). Tiranë: Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. p. 349.
- 1 2 Oikonomou, Kostas E. (2002). Τα οικωνύμια του νομού Ιωαννίνων. Γλωσσολογική εξέταση [The oikonyms of the prefecture of Ioannina. A linguistic examination] (PDF) (in Greek). Nomarchiaki Aftodioikisi Ioanninon. p. 239. ISBN 9789608316010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 November 2024.
- ↑ Krutaj, Farudin (1985). Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar. Tiranë: Akademia e Shkencave e RPSSH. p. 658.