The Tallest Peaks in Europe
Atop of European ranges you’ll find marvelous snowcapped peaks.
Atop of European ranges you’ll find marvelous snowcapped peaks.
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Monte Bianco / Mont Blanc
Rising to an astonishing 15,780 ft/4,809 m in elevation, Mont Blanc is located between France and Italy and is the highest peak in the Alps. The name Mont Blanc translates to “White Mountain” and is capped with snow throughout the year.
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Monte Rosa
Monte Rosa, also known as the “Pink Mountain,” is second in height to Mont Blanc in the Alps, standing at 15,203 feet (4,634 meters). As the tallest mountain in Switzerland, it’s a popular destination for skiing, hunting and extreme climbing.
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St. Niklaus
The mountain known simply as “Dom” is the third-tallest peak in The Alps at 14,911 feet (4,545 meters) and is located along the southern edge of Switzerland. Dom got its iconic name because the contours of the peak resemble that of a dome from a distance.
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The Matterhorn
The Matterhorn, also known as Monte Cervino, towers to 14,692 feet (4,478 meters) in elevation and is located along the border of Switzerland and Italy. Since it’s a primarily isolated mountain, The Matterhorn is one of the most unique summits in Europe where the weather can change without warning.
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The Großglockner
The Grossglockner is the highest mountain summit in Austria at over 12,000 feet (3,658 meters). The mountain is a rocky and sporadic formation, but it’s one of Europe’s most unique peaks. With two separate peaks reaching the same elevation, the Grossglockner and the Kleinglockner share the title of Austria’s tallest peak.
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Musala
At nearly 10,000 feet (2,925 meters) in elevation, Musala lays claim to the tallest mountain in Bulgaria. While it doesn’t reach as high as some of Europe’s other mountains, Musala is just as breathtaking, thanks to a cluster of charming forests and rolling mountain tops.
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Sněžka Mountain
Sněžka Mountain is located on the border of the Czech Republic and Poland and stands at just over 5,000 feet (1,524 meters). At the top of the mountain you’ll find a chapel, an observatory and even a post office.
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Mulhacén
Mulhacén is located along the southern edge of Spain and is the tallest mountain on the entire Iberian Peninsula at 11,413 feet (3,479 meters). It’s also the tallest mountain not a part of the Caucasus Mountains or the Alps. While Mulhacén is sparsely populated, it serves as a popular destination for mountainside thrill-seekers.
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Mount Zugspitze
Germany’s tallest mountain reaches nearly 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) in elevation and is called the Zugspitze. Located along the border of Germany and Austria, the foot of the mountain is home to many towns and villages. It’s a favorite mountain amongst both casual skiers and ambitious climbers alike.
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Triglav
Triglav National Park is the only national park in Slovenia and home to the country’s tallest summit at 9,396 feet (2,863 meters). The entire mountain is full of breathtaking vistas, but none can match the view from the Aljaž Tower that sits on the very top of the peak.
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Lomnický štít Peak
Slovakia’s tallest peak, Lomnický štít, is located along the country’s northern edge in Tatra National Park. The mountain reaches an elevation of 8,643 feet (2634 meters) and was speculated to be the tallest mountain in the world as late as the 18th century. Today, Lomnický štít is one of the most visited mountains in Europe.
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