15 Most Breathtaking Mountains on Earth
Not only are these mountains impressive in height, they also have majestic scenery, attracting tourists from all over the world.
Kirkjufell, at 463 m high, is one of the most photographed peaks in Iceland. Photo:GuidetoIceland. |
The impressive mountain in Sligo County (Ireland) is called Benbulbin. With a height of 526 m, this is a famous destination for mountaineers. Photo:Fiveprime. |
Argentina's Patagonia Mountains tower over the skyline, with the giant Fitz Roy peak in the distance. Photo:Travelmaker. |
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is known as the roof of Africa, with a height of up to 5,895 m. Photo:National Geographic. |
Table Mountain, 1,085 m high, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo:Buddyguide. |
The three peaks of the Dolomites in Italy are known as Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The highest peak reaches 2,999 m. Photo:Dreamypixel. |
Mount McKinley in Alaska (USA) is the highest mountain in North America, with a height of 6,190 m. Photo:ThoughCo. |
El Capitan in Yosemite National Park (USA) has a steep rocky slope that challenges the most experienced climbers. Photo:Travelandleisure. |
Stetind is one of Norway's famous sightseeing and photography spots. Photo:Undercling. |
The Eiger Mountain in Switzerland not only has an impressive height (3,969 m) but also has a majestic, impressive landscape. Photo:Greatoutdoors. |
Looking up at Mount Roraima, you will feel like you are lost in prehistoric times. This mountain range is 2,800 m high, belonging to three countries: Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. Photo:Awol. |
Alpamayo is a stunning mountain peak in the Peruvian Andes, rising to a dizzying height of 5,947 m. Photo:destination |
New Zealand's Mount Cook is over 3,700 m high and is a famous filming location for "Lord of the Rings". Photo:Worldfortravel. |
The beautiful Quiraing Mountain on the Isle of Skye (Scotland) attracts so many tourists that the locals are complaining. Photo:Lovethesepics. |
Yotei is an inactive volcano on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Photo:Blackeyelens. |