The most beautiful mountain ranges in Europe
The best of Europe's mountains
Europe is unexpectedly full of beautiful mountain ranges. You can choose not only from Alps or the Carpathian arch, but also from the rugged Scandinavian mountains or the karst mountains of the Balkans. Come and see the most beautiful of them
Dolomites
The most beautiful area of Italy
The Dolomites are amazing mountains in the north of Italy. You will not find a continuous ridge here, but individual massifs are like strongholds from the surrounding countryside. The Dolomites are famous for their rock towers, of which the most famous are the Tri Cime. Beneath the massifs, fairy meadows and villages are spread out. This mountain range is not just a paradise for tourists, but also for cyclists and devotees of via ferrata. continue reading
Bernese Alps
Europe's most picturesque mountain range
The Bernese Alps is without a doubt one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. There are famous mountains such as Eiger or Jungfrau. Aletschgletscher glacier is the longest in Europe with its 26 kilometers. The glacial valley at Lauterbrunnen with several waterfalls is really impressive. In addition, there are amazing meadows with a wide range of hiking trails under the massive glacied peaks . continue reading
Wallis Alps
The most mountainous region of Switzerland
The Wallis Alps have the highest average height in Europe. The highest peak of the Wallis Alps is the Dufourspitze (4,634m above sea level) in the Monte Rosa Massif. It is after Mont Blanc the second highest mountain in Europe. The biggest attraction here, however Matterhorn (4,478m asl), one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. continue reading
Mont Blanc Massif
The most beautiful area of France
The Mont Blanc massif is the highest part of the Alps, spread over the territories of three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. Interesting is not only with the highest mountain in Europe – Mont Blanc (4,808m asl), but also with the beautiful Aiguilles rocks and massive glaciers. The magnificent trek of the Tour du Mont Blanc is all around the mountain range. There is also a great cableway to the top of Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m above sea level) continue reading
Ortles
The beautiful mountains of the Eastern Alps
Ortles is the second highest mountain range in the Eastern Alps. The highest peak is Ortler (3,905m asl), followed by nearly one hundred of three thousanders. You will also find the largest glacier of the East Alps – Ghiaciao dei Forni. Most of this mountain range is situated in the Stelvio National Park. The most famous road of the entire Alps lead across the Stelvio pass continue reading
Ötztal Alps
Mountains with the most glaciers in Austria
Ötztal Alps are among the most beautiful mountains in Austria. Mainly due to the massive glaciation (the largest in the entire Eastern Alps) and hundreds of threethousands peaks. Centre of the Austrian part of mountains are three long valleys Kaunertal, Pitztal and Oetztal,which is with its sixty seven kilometers in length the longest side valley in Austria. It is a paradise for tourists from early spring to autumn and for skiers in winter. Also the highest mountain in Tyrol – Wildspitze lies here. Picturesque villages, herds of cows and lots of waterfalls give Ötztal Alps unmistakable charm. continue reading
Prokletije
The highest mountains of the Dinaric Mountains
Prokletije is located on the border of Albania and Montenegro. It is the highest and wildest part of the Dinaric Mountains. This mountain range is nicknamed the Albanian Alps. The highest peak is Maja e Jezercës (2,694 m asl). This mountain range does not have a complete ridge, it is essentially a system of distinctive massifs continue reading
Julian Alps
The highest mountains in Slovenia
The Julian Alps are largely located in Slovenia and the rest are in Italy. The highest mountain of this mountain range is Triglav (2,863 m above sea level). The mountain range is of limestone origin. Julian Alps is part of the Triglav National Park and since 2003 has been registered with UNESCO. From a historical point of view, the Julian Alps are known for the bloody struggles of the 1st World War on the Soča River, nicknamed the Bloody River where it fell or wounded to 2 million soldiers. continue reading
High Tauern
The highest Austrian mountains
The High Tauern are the highest Austrian mountains. The highest peak is Grossglockner. You can also find here the most famous Austrian waterfall – Krimmel and the most famous Austrian road. It is a beautiful mountain landscape with lots of hiking trails and a range of three thousanders peaks continue reading
Dachstein
The most famous limestone massif in Austria
The Dachstein massif, with the highest peak of the Hoher Dachstein (2,995 m above sea level), is the most famous limestone massif in Austria, though not the highest. At the top of the massif there is still a small glacier. From the south, you can make your trip a bit easier by using the lift to Hunerkogel. From the north, the way to the top is very long and tiring. continue reading
The High Tatras
The smallest high mountains in the world
The highest slovak mountains – the High Tatras are the biggest tourist and climbing attraction all over the country. Their main 26 km long ridge practically does not fall below 2,000 meters above sea level. The highest peak – Gerlach (2655 m asl) is also the highest peak over the Carpathians. The main attractions are beautiful panoramas, mountain lakes, nice waterfalls and also local antelope – chamois. continue reading
Hochkönig
The highest massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps
Hochkönig (2 941 m above sea level) is an extensive limestone massif located in the Salzburg region. It is a mountain of many faces. From the south, you will be impressed by the massive, perpendicular walls full of limestone towers rising high above the surrounding meadows. Otherwise, it is an extensive limestone plateau, almost without vegetation continue reading
Stubai Alps
Austria's fourth highest mountain range
The Stubai Alps, thanks to the Zuckerhütl (3 507 m above sea level), are the fourth highest mountain range in Austria. Here you will also find the remains of glaciers. The best starting points for the mountain range are the Ötztal and Ruetztal valleys continue reading
Făgăraș
The highest Romanian mountain range
The Fagaras Mountains (Munții Făgăraș) is the largest mountain range in Romania. Its main ridge is about 70 kilometers long and is 60 kilometers long, practically does not fall below 2000 meters above sea level.there is also the highest mountain in Romania – Moldoveanu (2,544m asl). The locals calls Fagaras „Rain Mountains“, which is absolutely accurate. The massive mountain wall captures large amounts of moisture and the mountain range is very rich in rain fall continue reading
Jotunheimen
Norway's highest mountain range
Jotunheimen is a large mountain area in the southern part of Norway. The highest mountain is Galdhøpiggen (2 469 m asl). There are dozens of peaks of two thousand meters above sea level. There are many hiking trails in the area continue reading
Veľká Fatra
Infinite meadows
The National Park of Veľká Fatra is one of the dominants of Slovakia, which is covered by a large number of hiking trails. The mountain is typical mainly due to the mountain meadows. The mountain scenery is also underlined by typical beech and spruce forests with typical relief forms that form the mountain range. continue reading
Karwendel
Limestone mountain range over Innsbruck
Karwendel is a beautiful limestone mountain range north of the large city of Innsbruck with a lot of two thousand mountains. At the edge of the mountain range you will find one of the most beautiful lakes of Austria – Achensee. The highest peak of Karwendel is Birkarspitze (2,749m above sea level) continue reading
Durmitor
The highest mountains of Montenegro
Durmitor is not only the most famous mountain range of Montenegro, but also a national park registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The highest peak is Bobotov Kuk (2,523 m asl). The mountain range is from limestone with many caves and chasms. You will find beautiful lakes outside the mountains and near the massive canyons of the Tara and Piva Rivers continue reading
Malá Fatra
Range with the most beautiful mountain in Slovakia
Malá Fatra is the fourth highest mountain range in Slovakia and one of the most visited. The highest peak is Velký Kriváň (1,709 m asl), but the real symbol of this mountain range is the most beautiful mountain in Slovakia – Velký Rozsutec (1,610 m above sea level). The most popular hiking trail is, of course, a main ridge and then a wandering through local gorges such as Jánošíkove diery. continue reading
The Giant Mountains
The highest mountains in the Czech repub
Picturesque Giant Mountains (in Czech called Krkonose) are the highest mountains in the Czech Republic and throughout the Sudeten system. They are characteristic by bare rounded ridges with stone slopes under the peaks and deep valleys. The highest mountain Snezka (1 603 m asl) is compared to other peaks sharper and clearly dominates the entire mountain range. There are also several nice waterfalls, beautiful upland meadows with peat bogs. River Elbe (in Czech called Labe) springs here – it is one of the longest rivers in Europe. Along the longest and highest Silesian ridge leads the state border with Poland. continue reading
Hrubý Jeseník
The highest mountains of Moravia and Silesia
The Hrubý Jeseník Mountains are the highest mountains in Moravia and Silesia. The whole area belongs to the Jeseníky PLA. The mountain range is dominated by Praděd Mountain with its famous transmitter and the famous Dlouhá Stráně Dam. The whole area is heavily forested and little damaged by human activity. continue reading
Low Tatras
Little Brother of the High Tatras
The second highest Slovak mountain range – Low Tatras is not only an attraction for summer, but especially for winter tourism in the last years, mainly thanks to its magnificent views of most of Slovakia's territory and especially to its High Tatras. The ridge of the Low Tatras brings a wonderful week in this smaller brother of the High Tatras. In addition to hiking trails and beautiful views, the biggest attractions are caves or ski resorts. continue reading
Sierra Nevada
The highest mountains of the Iberian Peninsula
The Sierra Nevada mountains are the highest continental mountains of Spain (the higher is just Pico de Teide in Tenerife). There are 23 three-thousand-high peaks including the highest Mulhacen (3,480 m asl) and easily accessible Velety (3,393 m asl). The popular motto here is that you can bathe and go skiing in one day. continue reading
