The highest mountains of European countries
The highest mountains of the states in Europe
Europe offers a number of interesting mountains not only the Alps, the Pyrenees or the Carpathians. But also the rugged Scandinavian mountains, the Dolomite Dinaric mountains and the little-known mountains of the Iberian Peninsula. In all these mountains there are interesting highest mountains of individual European states. Let's take a look at the most interesting and beautiful of them.
Mont Blanc
Europe's highest mountain
We continue along the wide path and enjoy the views of the kingdom of snow and ice on the Mont Blanc ridge. How long will the Glacier des Bossons last? continue reading
Dufourspitze
The highest mountain of Switzerland
The Dufourspitze (4,634 m above sea level) is the highest peak of Switzerland. It is located in the Monte Rosa massif, on the border of Italy and Switzerland. The surroundings of the mountain are very glacial continue reading
Grossglockner
Austria's highest mountain
Grossglockner (3,798 meters above sea level) is not only the highest mountain in the Hohe Tauern, but also the whole of Austria. Just below it is the most famous glacier of Austria Pasterze and the famous high mountain road. continue reading
Volcano Pico de Teide
The highest mountain in Spain
The Canary Islands belong more to Africa than Europe, and although there is the highest mountain of Spain – Pico de Teide (3718 m above sea level), which for about 250 meters altitude exceeds the highest mountain in the Iberian Peninsula and the „mainland“ of Spain – Mulhacen (3479 m asl) . Teide volcano is absolutely dominant greatly exceeding their surroundings. Moreover, its peak lies only 13 km as the crow flies from the sea. Yet all this is only a small remnant of a giant volcano that exploded before 700,000 years ago and left her an enormous caldera diameter of fifteen kilometers, which now falls under the National Park of Las Canadas del Teide. According to some calculations, could have the original volcano and ten kilometers tall and would be the world's tallest mountain. continue reading
Mulhacén
The highest mountain of the Iberian Peninsula
Mulhacén (3,479m asl) is located in Andalusia, in the south of Spain, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Mulhacen is the highest mountain in Spain mainland (the highest peak of whole country is Pico de Teide in the Canary Islands). Mulhacen is accessible from three sides. continue reading
Zugspitze
Germany's highest mountain
Zugspitze (2,962 m asl) is not only the highest mountain in Germany, but also one of the highest peaks of the northern limestone Alps. There are challenging ascents to the summit, but also several cable cars continue reading
Prospects
The highest mountain in Andorra
On the other side from the top is a view of other alpine lakes such as Estany de Baiau in the photo and more. Because the mountain is located on the border with the Spanish Pyrenees, it provides a great view of them. continue reading
Guide house 1805 m
The highest mountain in Slovenia
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Big Korab
The highest mountain in Albania and Macedonia
Velký Korab (2,764 m above sea level) is the highest mountain in two countries: Albania and Macedonia. From both of these countries, the exit path leads to the top. The Macedonian side of the mountains belongs to the Mavrovo National Park, the largest national park in the country. Velký Korab is a relatively easily accessible peak outside the winter. continue reading
Gerlachovský štít
The highest mountain of the Carpathians
Gerlachovský štít (2,654m above sea level) is not only the highest mountain in Slovakia but also of the whole long range of the Carpathians. When viewed from the Podtatranská basin It had always be very good recognized. Ascent to the top is only possible with a mountain leader. continue reading
Peaks
The highest peak in Poland
Features a peak, view of the second peak from the pebble continue reading
Galdhoppigen
The highest mountain in Norway
Galdhøpiggen (2,469 m above sea level) is the highest mountain in Norway in the Jotunheimen National Park. Ascent starts from Juvasshytta chalet (2–3 hours out). From the top you will see the entire Jotunheimen mountain range continue reading
Bosanski Maglić
The highest mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosanski Maglić (2,386 m above sea level) is the highest mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It lies near the border with Montenegro in the karst Dinaric Mountains. continue reading
Midžur 2169 masl
Climbing the highest mountain in Serbia
In the east of Serbia, on the very border with Bulgaria, there is the highest mountain in Serbia. The journey here to the start of the trek leads along various small roads through wild landscapes and crumbling villages and is thus an adventure in itself. Serbia is more of a lowland country, so even their highest mountain is set in pleasantly gently rolling mountains that are surrounded by green forests and meadows. The trek is easy to climb, the path is well marked and you won't meet many tourists here. continue reading
Tower
The highest mountain in the Serra da Estrela
Torre (1,993 m above sea level) is the highest mainland mountain in Portugal and at the same time the highest peak of the Serra da Estrela. A seven-meter tower is built at the top to reach 2,000 meters above sea level. continue reading
Sněžka
The highest mountain in the Czech Republ
Sněžka (1 603 m asl / previously shown as 1 602 m asl) is not only the highest mountain in the Giant Mountains, but also throughout the Czech Republic. With its slightly pyramidal appearance is recognizable from afar and really stands out among the other mountains being generally in the shape of protracted weathered ridges. Thanks to the cableway, generally easy access from villages in the Giant Mountain and its importance, there are always crowds of tourists for most of the time throughout the year. continue reading
Kékes
Hungary's highest mountain
Hungary's highest mountain, Kékes (1,014 meters above sea level) will not dazzle you at a glance at high altitude. Compared to the neighboring Pannonian Plain, however, it has a quite respectable elevation of 900 meters. There is a road leading to the top of the mountain, so it is quite busy. In addition to being the highest peak in Hungary, it is also the highest mountain in the Mátra Mountains, renowned for its beautiful oak forests continue reading
