Nosal | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,206 m (3,957 ft) |
Coordinates | 49°16′35″N19°59′22″E / 49.27639°N 19.98944°E |
Geography | |
Location | Poland |
Parent range | Western Tatras |
Nosal (lit. 'The Nose') is a mountain in the Tatra Mountains of Poland, and is 1,206 metres AMSL at its highest. It is a popular tourist destination located near the Polish town of Zakopane, particularly for skiing and gliding. [1]
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