The largest Frisian island is particularly popular with tourists. Texel's beach is 30 kilometers long, with the busiest seaside resort of De Koog. Countless sheep graze on the island's pastures.
The Three Sisters are a group of three volcanoes, made up of Oregon's third-, fourth- and fifth-highest mountains, all having an elevation over 10000 ft (3000 m). Being very close to each other, they appear as an entity. The chapter of the Methodist church of Salem named the three summits from north to south Faith, Hope and Charity in the 1840s. Nearby Mount Bachelor, lying much more remotely by itself, owes its name to the Three Sisters. Today the three mountains are a popular destination for climbers. Even though the South Sister is the highest of the three summits, the North Sister is considered the most dangerous to climb.
The Timmelsjoch, also called the Timmel, is a 2474-metre border pass between Austria and Italy that separates the Ötztal Alps from the Stubai Alps and connects the Ötztal with the Passeier valley. The pass, whose name derives from the Romansh word "tömbl" for hill, has been used since the earliest times and was an important trade route, including for the Fugger and Welser merchant families. The border between Italy and Austria has run across the pass since 1920, and in 2010 the Timmelsjoch Museum opened – built exactly on the border and highlighting the history and significance of the pass.
The Titlis lies at the centre of the Uri Alps and is the highest point of a mountain chain some 20 kilometres long. While the Titlis, with its curved summit, drops away sharply to the east and south in impressive rock faces, to the north it slopes gently down towards the municipality of Engelberg. Thanks to cable-car access and attractions such as the ‘Titlis Cliff Walk’, it is a very popular and much-visited mountain, whether for walking in summer or skiing in winter.
The Tödi is the highest mountain of the Glarus Alps. Large parts of the mountain are glaciated which makes them hard to reach. The name is said to come from the Swiss German “d'Ödi” (“Ödnis” in Standard German, a wasteland) which transformed into Tödi over time. With a clear sky the view from the summit reaches up as far as Zürich, 70 kilometers in the distance.
Toubkal is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains. It is also the high point of Morocco and in the entire Arab world. Since Toubkal can be climbed fairly easy it is a popular destination for mountaineers who want to experience and acclimatize in heights above 4000 meters. On clear days the view from the summit offers a great panorama of southern Morocco and goes as far as the Sahara desert.
Thanks to its forward position and striking silhouette, the Traunstein is often called the guardian of the Salzkammergut – in good weather it can be spotted from over 150 km away. At 1691 m it may be small fry among the mountains of the Alps, but its beauty has always attracted prominent visitors. Emperor Franz Joseph came here regularly to hunt chamois.
The Trettachspitze is the highest mountain of the Allgäu Alps to lie entirely in Bavaria. Because of its appearance, the striking summit is also called the ‘Matterhorn of the Allgäu’. The ascent of the Trettachspitze is reserved for experienced climbers; the easiest line is the route over the north-west ridge. Various routes on the mountain’s west face are climbed particularly often.
Slovenia's highest mountain is an icon for the Eastern Alps and a national symbol shown on the country's coat of arms and the 50 cent coin. Triglav can sometimes still be spotted from a distance of 100 km. Slovenia's only national park is named after the mountain. The opening of the 2864 Bohinj ski resort as the largest Slovenian ski resort, combining both tourism and ecology is planned in the near future.
The Tschingelhörner are a multi-peak mountain in the Glarus Alps. Like giant dwarves the peaks reside above a layer of Verrucano formation. This young rock formation rests on top of an older one, together forming the Glarus thrust, a famous geotope and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even though the highest mountain of the Glarus Alps is the Tödi, the Tschingelhörner's unique shape make them a popular tourist destination as well.
Tysnesøy is situated between the Hardangerfjord and the Bjørnafjord. The north the island is mountainous. The islands’ highest point is the 753 meters high Tysnessåto.
Uluru is one of Australia's most famous landmarks, situated in the center of the country, southwest of Alice Springs. The British first named the mountain Ayers Rock. Because of its huge spiritual importance for the Anangu, the native inhabitants of the area, in 2019 climbing Uluru was permanently banned. Uluru is known for its changing colors throughout the day, especially during dusk and dawn. Another phenomenon can be observed during the rare heavy rainfalls in the area when for a short time the walls of Uluru become waterfalls.
South-east of Bad Reichenhall lies the Untersberg, the northernmost massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps. The German-Austrian border runs across its extensive summit plateau. At 1972 metres, the Berchtesgadener Hochthron is its highest peak. The whole massif is riddled with karst caves: Germany's deepest and longest known cave is found here, as is the country's only show ice cave. The famous Untersberg marble has been quarried on the northern slopes of the massif since Roman times.
Utsira is the smallest independent municipality in Norway and a popular destination. The rocky island is famous for its birdlife. over 300 species having been spotted here.
The Vanil Noir is the highest mountain of the Fribourg Alps. It lies on the border of the Swiss cantons of Fribourg and Vaud, about 20 kilometres east of Montreux and Lake Geneva. A nature reserve has existed on the Vanil Noir since 1983, notable for its many rare plants and its abundant wildlife. Among other things, 73 species of butterfly and the asp viper can be admired here, and flowers such as alpine betony and dragonhead grow on its slopes.
During the glacial melt of the last ice age the Gorges du Verdon was dug through the thick limestone in today's département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The breath-taking gorge is also called the “Grand Canyon of Europe”, due to the iconic steep white rock cliffs that line the course of the Verdon river and which can rise up to heigts of 700 meters over the water.
The Vesulspitze is located east of Ischgl in Tyrol and is part of the Samnaun Alps. Apart from the Piz Rots on the Swiss-Austrian border it is the highest peak of the mountain range on the Austrian side. When standing on top of the Vesulspitze one can not only admire the mighty wooden summit cross. As a relatively free-standing Three-thousander it also offers a great panorama of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Half of the quiet and car-free island of Vlieland consists of a vast expanse of sand called the "Sahara of the North." The only village on the island is home to many historical buildings.
Wangerooge's shape is reminiscent of a seahorse. The island was hit by bombs in the Second World War. Today things are peaceful, with the island railway trundling gently through the landscape.
What defines a mountain? A mountain rises above its surroundings. At the same time, not every small elevation is considered a mountain. So what criteria decides what is and what isn’t a mountain? With the help of geography, a mountain can be described objectively. The most important feature of a mountain is its height above sea level. Mountaineers often strive to conquer certain thousand-metre markers. The topographic prominence measures the independence of a summit. Depending on its location, a mountain in the Alpine foothills that is only a few hundred metres high can seem more impressive than a sub peak with a height of over 4 000 metres in the Mont Blanc or Monte Rosa massif.
What makes the right ski? This print sums up the decisive characteristics clearly: camber, contour, ski length, flex, radius and snow conditions. A clear infographic that makes complex ski knowledge easy to grasp – ideal for anyone who really wants to understand their equipment.
The Watkins Range is the highest mountain range on Greenland, including the island's highest mountain Gunnbjørn Fjeld. Other notable three-thousanders of the range include Gunnbjørn Dome (3682 m) and Gunnbjørn Cone (3669 m). The mountains in the Watkins Range are so-called “nunataks”, rocks which emerge from an area which is otherwise covered entirely by ice and glaciers.
Legend tells that the Watzmann is a royal family, turned into stone after being cursed by a woman. As the central massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps it shapes the entire landscape of southeastern Upper Bavaria. The east face is one of the most fascinating challenges for climbers in the entire Alps.
The Weißkugel is the third-highest mountain in Austria. Its position directly on the main Alpine crest also makes it the highest summit on the Austrian-Italian border. Four summit ridges meet on the Weißkugel, with glaciers between them. One of them, the Hintereisferner, has been studied scientifically for more than 100 years – one of the longest continuous time series in glacier research.
The Weißseespitze is a mountain in the Weißkamm of the Ötztal Alps on the border between Tyrol and South Tyrol. It lies east of Lake Reschen at the end of the Langtaufers valley (Italian: Vallelunga). The border between Austria and Italy runs across the summit. In Italian the mountain is known as ‘Cima del Lago Bianco’ – a literal translation of the German name.
The Weisshorn towers north of Zermatt in the Pennine Alps. The main summit of the Weisshorn group has a distinctive pyramid shape with three sharp ridges. Although there are many other four-thousanders in the area, the Weisshorn is relatively free-standing. The rock on the mountain's three faces is quite brittle, which is why they are hardly suitable for climbing. In order to reach the summit an altitude of 3000 meters has to be transcended, requiring a high level of stamina. The route via the southwest ridge is considered to be the most difficult way to the summit.
The snow-covered summit of the Weissmies looks as if it were covered in white moss. The mountain owes its name to this: in the local dialect, ‘Mies’ means ‘moss’. Situated in the Valais Alps, the Weissmies is the highest summit of the Weissmies group and gives it its name. It was first climbed in 1855 and is considered one of the easier four-thousand-metre peaks to ascend. From the summit the view sweeps across the neighbouring peaks of the group and the Mischabel range to Monte Rosa, and down into the Saas valley to Saas-Fee in the west and the Simplon valley in the east.
The infographic displays, arranged by color, the leader jerseys of the men's World Tour cycling races with at least 7 stages - in the 3 different classifications: general classification, sprint or points classification, and mountain classification. With the illustrated jerseys from Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a España - UAE Tour, Paris–Nice, Tirreno–Adriatico, Volta a Catalunya, Critérium du Dauphiné, Tour de Suisse and Tour de Pologne.
Wheeler Peak is the highest mountain in New Mexico, situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the southernmost Rocky Mountains subrange. First known as Taos Peak, the mountain was renamed in 1950, after George Montague Wheeler, a cartographer and explorer. Only 15 miles southwest skiers can enjoy the slopes of Taos Ski Valley.
Wheeler Peak is Nevada's second highest summit, being only 82 ft (ca. 25 m) lower than Boundary Peak, but more prominent than the latter. It is also the highest mountain of the Snake Range. As the mountain with the same name in New Mexico, it is named after George Montague Wheeler, who explored the area in the 19th century. The mountain is part of the Great Basin National Park, which was established in 1986.
Despite its comparatively modest height, the Wilder Kaiser is one of the landmarks of the Eastern Alps thanks to its prominence and easy accessibility. The Kaiser range is a popular destination for climbers and skiers alike. Pioneers such as Hans Dülfer developed entirely new climbing techniques here, and the "Wilder Kaiser/Brixental" ski area, one of the largest in Austria, extends across its slopes.
The Wildspitze is the second-highest mountain in Austria and the highest of the Ötztal Alps. Thanks to its great prominence, the view from the Wildspitze is limited in practice only by the curvature of the earth, reaching from the Bernese Alps in the west, with the Bietschhorn and the Aletschhorn, to the Schober group in the east. In the last century the north summit was the higher of the Wildspitze’s two peaks, but it has melted away; today the south summit is the highest point of the mountain.
Mount Yari is centrally located on the Japanese island of Honshū in Nagano Prefecture. It is situated in the Hida Mountains, which are part of the Japanese Alps. Mount Yari is one of the “100 Famous Japanese Mountains”, which were listed by Kyūya Fukada in 1964, and it is the fifth highest peak of the country. The mountain owes its name Yari, which translates to “spear”, to its characteristic pointed shape. For this reason it is also known as the “Matterhorn of Japan”.
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