What do the colors on the contour map of Monte Amiata (1738m) 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 Monte Amiata (1738m)?

The contour map of Monte Amiata (1738m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Monte Amiata (1738m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Monte Amiata (1738m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,738m. 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.

Monte Amiata (1738m)

Monte Amiata stands at 1738 meters in Italy, part of the Apennines, Europe. This peak is classified as a volcano.

Elevation

1738 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

42.889444, 11.622500

Type

volcano

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Monte Amiata (1738m) is a volcanic peak in the Apennines, Italy. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Normal Route (Monte Amiata) 1

8.00 km · 3.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Monte Amiata (1738m) in the Apennines shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 1,738m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Monte Amiata (1738m) in the Apennines shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,738m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.