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Notkarspitze or Teufelstättkopf and Laubeneck
- Around the beautiful city of Oberammergau, there are several impressive mountains like Notkarspitze or Teufelstättkopf and Laubeneck. All of the mountains there are higher than Kofel. But the steep walls and its Matterhorn -like shape make this small mountain quite unique.
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There are at least 108 mountains on Earth with elevations of 7,200 m (23,600 ft; 4.5 mi) or greater above sea level. Of these, 14 are more than 8,000 m (26,000 ft; 5.0 mi). The vast majority of these mountains are located on the edge of the Indian and Eurasian plates in China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
- Tallest Mountains in Asia
- Tallest Mountains in South America
- Tallest Mountains in North America
- Tallest Mountains in Africa
- Tallest Mountains in Europe
- Tallest Mountains in Antarctica
- Tallest Mountains in Oceania
The Himalayas
If this list were purely based on the world’s 25 tallest mountains, then we wouldn’t even make it out of this iconic Asian range. The Himalayas stretch around 1,500 miles, from Pakistan and India east to China, Nepal, and Bhutan. These mountains aren’t just skyscrapers; they are like earthly divinities of the skies. Mount Everest, which towers at a whopping 29,029 feet above sea level, is the world’s tallest (and arguably most deadly) mountain. In the Tibetan language, it is referred to as th...
Mount Damavand
When you’re talking about the world’s biggest mountains, Iran is probably not the first place that usually comes to mind. But Mount Damavand, which stands at 18,600 feet high, is both the tallest mountain in the Middle Eastand the second highest volcano in all of Asia. It is also the world’s 12th most prominent peak when measuring from lowest bottom to tippy top. All that, and it remains a potentially active volcano! This majestic mountain is steeped in history and features prominently throug...
Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu is part of Kinabalu Park, a protected UNESCO World Heritage Sitelocated in Sabah, Borneo. It is the highest point between the peaks of the Himalayas and New Guinea. This Malaysian mountain is part of the Crocker Range, a collection of peaks that are renowned for their botanical and biological diversity. Mount Kinabaluis home to around 6,000 different plants, including rhododendrons, orchids (about 1200 species!), chestnut trees, figs, mosses, ferns, and the world’s largest Rjah...
Aconcagua
Outside of the gigantic mountains of the Himalayas, South America’s Mount Aconcagua(which is located Argentina, near the border with Chile) is the highest peak in the world, scaling heights of 22,837 feet. Aconcagua originally began its life as a volcano, part of the incredible Andes Mountains. Then, around eight to ten million years ago, shifting tectonic plates lifted the mountain up from its volcanic roots and added even more vertical prominence. Due to its departure from volcanism, Aconca...
Chimborazo
Measuring just a few hundred feet short of 20,000, Chimborazo (part of the Andes range) is yet another stratovolcano to add to our must-see list of highest mountains in the world. Chimborazo is believed to be inactive, with the last eruption occurring nearly 1500 years ago. It is the highest mountain in Ecuador, a country that’s known for its elevation. Quito (located at 9,350 feet above sea level) is second only to La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, for highest capital city inSouth America. Chi...
Pico Bolivar
Venezuela is perhaps best known among travelers home to the world’s tallest waterfall, Angel Falls,which measures over 3,200 feet high. But the tallest mountain in Venezuela dwarfs that, rising over five times the elevation of the famous falls. Measuring 16,332 feet, Pico Bolivar is located in the Sierra Nevada National Park amongst several other prominent peaks. The mountain was named in honor of the country’s national independence hero, Simon Bolivar. With a summit that is perpetually cover...
Mount McKinley/Denali
The tallest mountain in the US and all of North America was originally known as Denali, then Mount McKinley. In 2015, about a century after the switch, President Obama officially renamed the mountainto what Alaska’s Native population had called it all along. Denali, which means “the high one,” was named thusly because of its imposing, 20,310-foot stature. Often obscured by clouds (because it creates its own weather systems), Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Reserve. The m...
Pico de Orizaba
The tallest mountain in Mexico is a stratovolcano that tops 18,500 feet. Though it has not erupted since the late 1800s, Pico de Orizabais considered dormant rather than extinct. It’s only the third tallest mountain in North America, but it’s the tallest volcano. In fact, it is the second most prominent volcanic peak on earth after Mount Kilimanjaro. Pico de Orizaba stands beside the city of Orizaba, from which it gets its current name. It was also called Citlaltépetl (“Star Mountain”) by nat...
Volcan Tajumulco
Continuing down the North American continent to Guatemala, Volcan Tajumulco is Central America’s tallest mountain and volcano at nearly 14,000 feet high. Actually, the current volcano is believed to rest atop an older volcano. From its summit, climbers can see into Mexico as well as all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Volcan Tajumulco is part of the Sierra Madre de Chiapasrange (part of the American Cordillera chain), which stretches from southern Mexico to Guatemala. The nearest city is San Ma...
Mount Kilimanjaro
In terms of the tallest mountains in Africa, for most of us there is only one name that comes to mind: Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s easily the continent’s biggest mountain (not to mention stratovolcano), climbing up to 19,340 feet. Added to the credentials that deem it worthy of inclusion of this list, Kilimanjaro is also the tallest free-standing mountain on the planet. Because of its intimidating height, proximity to the equator, and isolated protrusion, Mount Kilimanjaro provides visitors with...
Ras Dashen
The mountains of Ethiopia are perhaps best known as the birthplace of Coffea arabica (a.k.a. Arabian coffee), which is native to the forestsof the southwestern highlands. There, the beloved plants once grew up to 40 feet in the wild, with beautiful white flowers and red or purple cherries. But the biggest mountain in Ethiopia is Ras Dashen, a mountain designated as the highest in the entire horn of Africa. The tale of the tape puts its height at nearly 15,000 feet. The mountain range in which...
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is second-highest mountain in Africa at 17,057 feet. The area was designated a National Park in 1949 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sitein 1997. Like the tallest African mountain, Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya is a stratovolcano. It was created around 3 million years ago after the opening of the East African Rift. It was covered by an ice cap for thousands of years, but now it has 11 shrinking glaciers, which will likely be gone forever by 2060. Unfortunately, this would eliminate...
Caucasus Mountains
Europe basically has two major mountain ranges that own the highest peaks in Europe list. The Caucasus Mountains, which extend from southeastern Europe into Asia, are home to all six of the tallest mountains on the European continent. Yet they wouldn’t even come close to competing for the top 20 biggest mountains in Asia. That said, the range’s tallest mountain has garnered a spot on the Seven Summits list. At 18,510 feet, Mount Elbrus (the tallest mountain in Russia) is officially the highes...
The Alps
Europe’s second highest mountain range, which is located entirely on the continent, gets much more press and is widely believed to rank among the most picturesque mountains on the planet. The Alps are often fought over by two their parents, who prefer to distinguish the Swiss Alps and the French Alps. But there are also six other countries—Italy, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Monaco, and Lichtenstein—that own a piece of the iconic mountains made famous by The Sound of Music. Mount Blanc (which...
Mount Ararat
Mount Ararat is a snow-capped and dormant volcano in Turkey’s far east with an elevation of 16,854 feet. It’s part of the Armenian Highlands range, and is the highest peak in this range and in all of Turkey. It’s also one of the Volcanic Seven Second Summits, which are the second highest volcanic mountains on each continent. Turks call it Agri Dagi (“Mountain of Pain”), while Kurds call it Ciyaye Agiri (“Mountain of Fire”). The first recorded attempts to reach the summit were in the Middle Ag...
Vinson Massif
Located just 750 miles from the South Pole, the most southerly of the Seven Summits tips the tape at a little over 16,000 feet and is the tallest mountain in Antarctica. The Vinson Massif is by far the most remote of the mountains we’ve featured on this list. But that’s not to say that it can’t be summited. Tours are available for qualified and motivated climbers (assuming you have around $40,000 to spare). The Vinson Base Camp is best accessed by a flight from Punta Arenas in Chile. From the...
Mount Tyree
Mount Tyree is the second highest mountain in Antarctica at 15,919 feet. It’s considered one of the Seven Second Summits, or the second highest summits on each continent. The mountain was discovered on a reconnaissance flight in 1958, and the summit was first reached in 1967. There was a 2017 expedition to celebrate the 50-year anniversary, which included both the first woman (Maria “Pachi” Paz Ibarra) and the oldest man to summit Mount Tyree (Victor Saunders). This mountain has only been cli...
Puncak Jaya
The highest peak in what is now referred to as Oceania (a.k.a. Australasia) is Puncak Jaya, which is located on the island of New Guinea. It is also known as Carstensz Pyramid. Puncak Jaya, though not as high as the majestic mountains of Asia, Africa, or the Americas, still climbs to an impressive 16,023 feet. And while it may be the shortest peak on our list of the tallest mountains in the world, it’s considered one of the illustrious Seven Summits. That said, its status on that list is curr...
Aoraki/Mount Cook
Aoraki (otherwise known as Mount Cook) is the tallest mountain in New Zealand. It’s located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, where there are over 20 peaks that either near or exceed the 10,000-foot mark, as well as the longest glacier in New Zealand. The park is particularly renowned for its incredible stargazing opportunities. The park provides several huts on the mountain for skilled climbers to use. For those who are not quite so lofty in their goals, there are also luxury hotels with “...
Mount Kosciuszko
In New South Wales, in Kosciuszko National Park, Mount Kosciuszko is the tallest mountain in Australia. (There is also Mawson Peak, which is located on an island that is an Australian territory.) Mount Kosciuszko tops out at 7,310 feet, just slightly edging out Mount Townsend for the honor. The mountain is the center point of a 1.6 million acre national park that has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Kosciuszko National Park is the coldest and snowiest area in Australia, and the con...
All of the mountains there are higher than Kofel. But the steep walls and its Matterhorn -like shape make this small mountain quite unique. It is the unquestioned eye-catcher and often called the "Matterhorn of Oberammergau".
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Nov 29, 2019 · Stark, scary, seductive, forever inscrutable. These are the world’s highest mountains by continent – and some viable alternative peaks to “conquer.”
- Jordan Rane
This page tabulates only the most prominent mountains of the Alps, selected for having a topographic prominence of at least 300 metres (980 ft), all exceeding 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) in height. Although the list contains 537 summits, some significant alpine mountains are necessarily excluded for failing to meet the stringent prominence ...
The Kofel is a 1,342-metre (4,403 ft) mountain in the Bavarian Alps of Germany. With its distinctive white head it is the signature mountain of the town of Oberammergau, from which the summit is only about one km away.
Oct 26, 2019 · The higher you climb, you’ll be rewarded with exceptional views of Oberammergau and the Kofel. At 1,542 meters (5,059 feet), the Aufacker is higher than the Kofel, too. The Aufacker isn’t as high as the Laber, and it doesn’t have a distinctive shape like the Kofel.
