The most beautiful volcanoes of the world
The most interesting volcanic peaks of the world
Volcanoes always fascinated humanity with its beauty and danger. We have put together an overview of the beautiful volcanoes – both active and long-dead. You will find here the most beautiful, tallest, but also the most dangerous volcanoes in the world
Nevado Sajama
The highest mountain in Bolivia
The massive volcano Nevado Sajama (6 542 m asl) is the highest mountain throughout Bolivia. Because it is a relatively easily accessible and walkable, it belongs among the favorite destinations of experienced tourists. In addition, its whole surroundings falls within the beautiful park of the same name, where you can make a lot of beautiful hikes. continue reading
Parinacota
The most beautiful volcano in the world
Among the most beautiful volcanoes of Bolivia and the whole world, there is, by a white cap decorated, Parinacota (6 342 m asl). Although the most fashionable exit trails lead to it from Bolivia, the most beautiful view is from the Chilean side of Lake Chungara. Together with the neighboring Pomerape Volcano (6,282m asl), they are called „two mountains“ after the Payachata in Ayamu. continue reading
Licancabur
Volcanic lighthouse over lagoon Verde
One of the most typical Bolivian scenery is the view from the lagoon Verde of volcano Licancabur (5 960 m asl) lying directly on the border with Chile. Beautifully symmetrical volcanic cone rises to a height of nearly six thousand meters above sea level. Despite its height it belongs among simple hiking destinations. continue reading
Kilimanjaro - Uhuru
The highest mountain of Africa
Practically straight on the equator lies the highest mountain range of Africa – Kilimanjaro. Over the gigantic volcanic mass there are three volcanic peaks, of which Kibo is the highest. The highest point of Kibo is Uhuru (5,895m above sea level). This interesting mountain is famous for its snow cap, which, unfortunately, decreases every year. continue reading
Volcano El Misti
Beautiful volcano over Arequipa
One of the most beautiful volcanoes in Perú is undoubtedly the El Misti volcano (5,822 m above sea level) towering over the city of Arequipa. Ascent to El Misti is one of the most popular excursions in this area. continue reading
Dámavand
The highest volcano of Asia
Damavnad (5,610m) is not only the highest mountain in Iran, but also the highest volcano in Asia. Therefore, it is counted in the Volcanic seven summits list. Thanks to its relative proximity to Tehran's capital city, it is also very well accessible. The ascent itself is difficult mainly due to altitude and unstable weather. continue reading
Volcano Popocatépetl
The most famous volcano of Mexico
Popocatépetl (5 426 m asl) is one of the most famous volcanoes all over the world. At the same time, it is the second highest mountain in Mexico and one of the most active and the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. For most of the time, the ascent to the top of this mountain is forbidden for safety reasons continue reading
Volcano Great Ararat
Biblical mountain
Great Ararat (5 156 m asl) / Agri Dagi / is not only a huge volcano, the highest mountain in Turkey, but also the biblical mountain, on which Noah and his ark should land during the great flood. It is easily accessible from the border town of Dogubayazit, where, however, are all the services extremely overpriced. continue reading
Kazbek
Massive Caucasian volcano
Kazbek (5,047 m above sea level) is a massive volcano on the Georgian-Russian border. It is the third highest mountain in Georgia and the seventh in the Caucasus. The starting point for the volcano is the easily accessible town of Kazbegi (Stepancminda) continue reading
Ključevská
The highest active volcano in Eurasia
Ključevskaya Volcano (Ключевская сопка) boasts several „best“ ones. At 4,750 meters, it is the highest active volcano on the Eurasian continent, with an almost perfect cone with the world's most circular base. Its activity is monitored by volcanologists in nearby Ključ, from where you can climb to the crater during a few days' expedition. However, movement on it is of course limited according to its activity. continue reading
Mount Rainier National Park
The highest mountain in the state of Washington
Mount Rainier is the most dangerous volcano in the world (it is on the list of 16 most devastating volcanoes) and the highest mountain in the state of Washington with its 4,392m asl. The National Park was founded in 1899 and is the 5th National Park in the USA. The volcano retains large amounts of water in the form of glaciers. continue reading
Volcano Erciyes Dagi
The highest mountain in Central Anatolia
Almost exactly in the center of Turkey rises over the great city of Kayseri a massive, almost five thousand meters high volcano Erciyes Dagi (3 917 m asl). The starting point to the mountain is from the ski resort (2 200 m asl) lying on the road Develi-Kaysei. The mountain itself has steep scree slopes, so that the final ascent is not very pleasant. continue reading
Lanín Volcano
A mighty peak at the Chilean-Argentine border
The massive volcano Lanin (3,776 meters asl) is directly on the Chilean-Argentine border. Renowned mainly by its beautiful surroundings, which, however, due to remoteness is relatively little visited by tourists. Near the volcano you will find prehistoric araukaria trees, lakes, but also older mountain ridges partially littered with lava continue reading
Fuji Volcano
The highest mountain of Japan
Fuji volcano (3776m asl) is located on the largest island in Japan – Honshu. The volcano is well-accessible from the Tokyo. There are six access routes to the top. The bus arrives at the 6th station of each access road and from here, the peak goes down and back again in one day. 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
Volcano Gunung Semeru
The highest volcano of Java Island
Gunung Semeru (3 676m) is one of the most active and dangerous volcanoes in the world. At the same time it is the highest mountain of the island of Java. The most famous views to Semeru are from the Bromo Volcano continue reading
Volcano Atitlán
The highest volcano at Lake Atitlan
Atitlan volcano (3 535 m asl) is indeed the highest mountain in the vicinity of Lake Atitlán, but thanks to a little worse accessibility and more difficult ascent it is less frequently visited than, for example, close volcano San Pedro. From the top is a beautiful view of the lake and many other volcanoes including very active volcanos Acetanengo and Fuego. continue reading
Mount Agung
The highest mountain and the volcano of the island
Mount Agung is the highest mountain and the highest volcano on the island of Bali. Ascent to the volcano is quite demanding and is steep. There are two popular routes to the top, one shorter and one longer. continue reading
Volcano Gunung Merapi
Deadly Volcano
The Gunung Merapi Volcano (2,930 m above sea level) is a popular tourist destination in Central Java – if it is not active. Merapi is one of the most active Indonesian volcanoes. There is a nice hiking trail to the top from the pass betwen Merbabu and Merapi volcanos. continue reading
Villarica volcano
Tourists favorite volcano at Pucón
Beautiful and especially still active, the Villarica volcano is without debate the largest dominant in Pucón region. Ascent to this volcano is the most popular and most challenging trip from this city. The views from the volcano and to the crater are really worth it. continue reading
Mount Taranaki
Dominant among pastures
Mount Taranaki (also called Mount Egmont) is one of the most beautiful volcanoes in New Zealand. With a height of 2518m, it is the second highest mountain on the north island, which is a respectable height, considering that it rises almost straight from the sea. Thanks to its accessibility, the top of the mountain is one of the most visited peaks in New Zealand, but because it is a coastal area, the weather is changing really fast and it is not advisable to underestimate it. continue reading
Crater Lake national park
Romantic volcano
The Crater Lake National Park is located in Oregon in the Cascade Range and the visitor center can be found with a small post office, probably due to the Pacific Crest Trail. Which is the longest, heaviest and wildest trail in the whole of America. Crater Lake is a remnant of the erupted volcano whose caldera has a diameter of 9 km and has become a lake. The volcano is still active and creates a new volcanic cone. continue reading
Ngauruhoe volcano
Mount Doom
Perhaps the most famous volcano in New Zealand is Ngauruhoe (2,287m) known as Mount Doom, thanks to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It is the largest dominant of the most beautiful one-day march on the North Island – Tongariro AlpineCrossing. Ascent to the top is not difficult even though it leads along the steep slope slopes. continue reading
Milešovka
The highest mountain in the České Středohoří
Milešovka (837m above sea level) is a beautiful volcanic hill and the highest peak of the entire české Středohoří (Central Bohemian Uplands). At the same time it is considered to be the most windy mountain in the Czech Republic. Some days in the year are even seen alpine peaks from the top. continue reading
Concepción volcano
Concepción Volcano is one of two volcanoes that together form the island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua. With its 1610 m Concepción is higher than Maderas (1394 m), and much more impressive. Its perfect cone is a bit furrowed in the southwest by constant landslides. The volcano is still active, yet you can climb to the edge of the crater. The original name Omeyatecigua was decided by the Spaniards in the 16th century to be forgotten and the volcano was renamed in the spirit of Christianization … continue reading
