What do the colors on the contour map of Lycabettus Hill (277m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Lycabettus Hill (277m)?

The contour map of Lycabettus Hill (277m) uses a 10m contour interval. This means each line represents a 10m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Lycabettus Hill (277m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Lycabettus Hill (277m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 277m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

Lycabettus Hill (277m)

Lycabettus Hill stands at 277 meters in Greece, Europe. This peak is classified as a monadnock.

Elevation

277 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

37.981700, 23.744700

Type

monadnock

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Lycabettus Hill (277m) is a peak in Greece, Greece. Grade 1/5: accessible hike with popular trails suitable for beginners. A distinctive summit within its local topography. Clear trails and gentle slopes attract hikers of all experience levels.

Routes

Lycabettus Steps (Lycabettus Hill) 1

1.50 km · 0.5h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Lycabettus Hill (277m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 10m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 50m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 277m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Lycabettus Hill (277m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 277m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.