Europe is home to some tall mountains offering stunning views and formidable challenges. A look at Europe's 8 tallest mountains:
MOUNT ELBRUS (RUSSIA)
MOUNT ELBRUS (RUSSIA)
Standing tall at 5,642 meters (18,510 feet), Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe. It is part of the Caucasus mountain range and is a dormant volcano.
DYKH-TAU (RUSSIA)
DYKH-TAU (RUSSIA)
Standing at 5,205 meters (17,077 feet), Dykh-Tau is the second highest peak in Europe. It is also located in the Caucasus mountain range, close to Mount Elbrus.
SHKHARA (GEORGIA)
SHKHARA (GEORGIA)
With an elevation of 5,193 meters (17,040 feet), Shkhara is the third highest peak in Europe. It is situated in the Greater Caucasus mountain range, on the border between Georgia and Russia.
KOSHTAN-TAU (RUSSIA)
KOSHTAN-TAU (RUSSIA)
Koshtan-Tau reaches 5,144 meters (16,873 feet). It is another prominent peak in the Caucasus Mountains.
MOUNT KAZBEK (GEORGIA)
MOUNT KAZBEK (GEORGIA)
Kazbek stands at 5,047 meters (16,558 feet). It is an extinct stratovolcano located in the Caucasus Mountains.
MOUNT USHBA (GEORGIA)
MOUNT USHBA (GEORGIA)
Ushba reaches an elevation of 4,710 meters (15,453 feet). Known for its distinctive twin peaks, it is situated in the central part of the Caucasus Mountains.
MONT BLANC (FRANCE/ITALY)
MONT BLANC (FRANCE/ITALY)
The highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, Mont Blanc has an elevation of 4,808 meters (15,774 feet). It straddles the border between France and Italy.
MONTE ROSA (SWITZERLAND/ITALY)
MONTE ROSA (SWITZERLAND/ITALY)
The highest peak in Switzerland, Monte Rosa reaches 4,634 meters (15,203 feet). Its main summit, Dufourspitze, is the highest point in Switzerland.