Elbrus is the highest mountain of Russia and in the Caucasus. It is often also regarded as Europe’s highest peak, making it one of the Seven Summits. The lower east summit of Elbrus was first climbed in 1829. The higher west summit was first reached in 1874. The normal route to the top is not particularly difficult. Thus the mountain was already climbed frequently during Soviet times. The great altitudes, low temperatures and harsh winds remain the biggest obstacles on the way to the summit. Because of the extreme cold winter ascents are still very rare.
Die Ennskraxn ist zwar nicht der höchste Berg des Kleinarltals in Salzburg, aber einer der markantesten Gipfel in der Gegend. Sie ist Teil der Radstädter Tauern, einer westlichen Untergruppe der Niederen Tauern. Von den Einheimischen wird der Berg auch einfach als „Krax“ bezeichnet. Im Osten des Gipfels entspringt die Enns, Österreichs längster Binnenfluss. Besonders farbenfroh sind die Ausflüge rund um den Berg in den frühen Sommermonaten, während der Blütezeit der Bewimperten Alpenrose, die auch als „Almrausch“ bekannt ist.
Etna is the highest mountain on Sicily and the highest active volcano in Europe outside the Caucasus. It is on the UN list of Decade Volcanoes, as well as a UNESCO world heritage site. Even though the Etna is in an almost constant state of volcanic activity thousand of tourists visit the mountain each year. There are also two ski resorts on its slopes.
Car races were once held on Fanø's broad beach. Many harbour and grey seals live around the island. Fanø is known for its traditional women's costumes.
The Fellhorn is known as the flower mountain of the Allgäu Alps, especially due to the large fields of alpenroses on its slopes. As part of the Schafalp-group in previous times the mountain was also known under the name “Schlappolder Spitz”. From the Stillachtal valley the aerial lift Fellhornbahn takes visitors to a height of about 70 meters below the summit.
The Fichtelberg is the highest mountain of the German state of Saxony and the high point on the German side of the Ore Mountains. The highest mountain of the entire range, the Klínovec in Czech, is close-by in a distance of only three and a half kilometres. The largest ski resorts of the Ore Mountains are situated around both mountains. In combination they form the most important centre for winter sports in the area.
The Finsteraarhorn is located in a quite remote are of the Alps, surrounded by uninhabited glacial valleys. Seen from the northeast the summit resembles a shark's fin, from the soutwest it looks like a giant triangle. In spite of being the highest summit of the Bernese Alps the Finsteraarhorn's remote location makes it much less known than the lower peaks of Mönch, Eiger and Jungfrau.
The majestic rock needles of Fitz Roy, reach heights of more than 3400 meters and rise into the sky of Patagonia. Fitz Roy is a dream destination for mountaineers and climbing to the top is a great Alpinistic challenge. The mountain was named after Captain Robert FitzRoy of the science vessel HMS Beagle. Since the mountain top is often surrounded by clouds the Native inhabitants of the area named the mountain El Chaltén - “the smoking one”.
At the beginning of the 20th century the Fletschhorn was regarded as a four-thousander in the Alps. Due to the melting glaciers on the summit the elevation was updated to 3993 metres in the 1950s and 3985 metres in 2012. The Fletschhorn is the northernmost of the three great summits of the Weissmies Group. The Fletschjoch canyon separates it from the Lagginhorn in the south.
The Fluchthorn has three major peaks, of which the southern summit, Südliches Fluchthorn, was the highest at 3399 meters for a long time. However, after a massive rockfall on the southern summit in June 2023, which tore the summit cross with it, the middle peak, Mittleres Fluchthorn, has become the highest point of the mountain. Not only does the border between Austria and Switzerland run across the Fluchthorn peaks, but also the border between the German and Romansh language areas. In Romansh, the Fluchthorn is known as Piz Fenga.
Some of Central Europe’s most important rivers have their source in the Alps. In this graphic we present the 15 longest rivers in the Alps. The Rhine is the longest Alpine river followed by the Sava, one of the many Danube tributaries in the Alps and the longest river in Slovenia. The third longest Alpine river is the Rhone, which while not the longest in France does have the largest volume of water of all French rivers.
The landscape on Föhr is flat and characterized by meadows and agricultural areas. In addition to the main town of Wyk, there are many small, picturesque villages. The beaches are narrow but very popular for swimming.
There is hardly another mountain on earth with such cultural significance as Mount Fuji. From ancient to modern times Fuji-san has almost been worshiped like a god in Japan. Together with Tate and Haku it is one of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. The country's highest summit is still an active volcano, even though there is only a low chance of an eruption. The first recorded summit ascent was achieved by an unknown monk in 663. Women were only allowed access to the mountain in the 1860s.
The Furgler, just over 3000 m high, is part of the Samnaun Alps in Tyrol, Austria. It is one of the most visited mountains of the region. The lifts of the nearby ski resort Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis are often used when attempting to climb to the summit. The Furgler is also a popular destination among ski mountaineers.
Der Galdhøpiggen ist der höchste Gipfel von Norwegen sowie der höchste Berg von ganz Skandinavien. Dies macht ihn zu einem äußerst populären Ziel für Kletterer. Drei größere Gletscher bedecken die Nord-, West- und Südseite des Gipfels. Entsprechend ist die Aufstiegsroute von Osten aus die einfachste, bei der man ohne technisches Klettern auskommt. Lange Zeit galt der nur wenige Kilomter östlich gelegene Glittertind als der höhere der beiden Berge. Durch das Abschmelzen der Gletscher am Gipfel des Glittertinds verlor dieser jedoch so stark an Höhe, dass er nun nur noch der zweithöchste Berg Norwegens ist.
Gamsfeld is the highest mountain and the only two-thousander in the Salzkammergut Mountains. The slopes of Gamsfeld below the dome-shaped summit drop steeply in all directions, making ascents somewhat demanding. The efforts are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the noticeable higher mountains of the Dachstein massif in the south and the lakes of the Salzkammergut in the north. Gamsfeld is also known for the lush Alpine flora on its slopes. Alpine roses can form dense carpets of flowers during their bloom.
Gannett Peak is the highest mountain in Wyoming and the highest peak of the Wind River Range and the Greater Yellowstone Rockies. It is also the highest summit of the Rocky Mountains outside of Colorado. The largest glaciers in the American Rocky Mountains and the remote location of the mountain make it quite difficult to climb.
Gasherbrum I ist der höchste Berg der gleichnamigen Gasherbrum-Gruppe und der elfthöchste Berg der Erde. Von den Briten zunächst als K5 (Karakorum 5) erfasst, setzte sich später der Name aus der lokalen Sprache Balti duch, der mit „schöner Berg“ übersetzt werden kann. Seine abseitige Lage verhalf ihm zudem zum Beinamen „Hidden Peak“. Nach der Erstbesteigung 1958 gelang Peter Habeler und Reinhold Messner 1975 am Gasherbrum I die erste Besteigung eines Achttausenders im reinen Alpinstil ohne zusätzlichen Flaschensauerstoff.
Gasherbrum II ist der dritte und niedrigste Achttausender in der Gasherbrum-Gruppe. Der Berg mit seiner auffälligen Gipfelpyramide erhebt sich südöstlich von K2 und Broad Peak und damit im Zentrum der Gruppe. Im 19. Jahrhundert wurde Gasherbrum II von den Briten zunächst als K4 (Karakorum 4) bezeichnet. Als Nebengipfel wird meist der Gasherbrum III (7946 m) im Westen angesehen, der eine topografische Prominenz von unter 500 Metern aufweist. Bis zu dessen Erstbesteigung 1975 handelte es sich um einen der höchsten unbestiegenen Punkte der Erde.
Der Geigelstein ist der dritthöchste Berg der Chiemgauer Alpen und der höchste ihrer Gipfel, der vollständig in Bayern gelegen ist. Mit seinem gut 100 Meter langen Gipfelgrat und den schräg abfallenden Flanken ähnelt der Berg vor allem von Süden aus gesehen einem spitzen Hausdach. Proteste gegen die Errichtung eines größeren Skigebiets am Geigelstein führten dazu, dass 1991 ein Areal von gut 300 Hektar unter Naturschutz gestellt wurde. Unter anderem handelt es sich um ein wichtiges Brutgebiet für Wanderfalken.
The Geisler group is part of the Dolomites situated between Funes Valley in the north and Val Gardena in the south. The highest peak of the group is Sass Rigais with 3025 m. The Geisler group is a popular destination for climbers. While the German name of the group probably goes back to a person named “Geisler”, the Ladin name “Le Odles” can be translated as “needles”.
Der Glärnisch ist das höchste Bergmassiv der Schwyzer Alpen. Da er sich vollständig im Kanton Glarus befindet, wird der Glärnisch in anderen Einteilungen der Gebirgsgruppen zu den Glarner Alpen gezählt. Er hat mehrere Gipfel, der höchste von allen ist der Bächistock. Durch die Höhe und die Lage bietet der Berg von seinen Gipfeln fantastische Blicke über den Nordosten der Schweiz.
The Golden Hinde is the highest point on Vancouver Island, located very close to the island's geographical center. Clearly visible from the west coast, it was named after the ship used by Sir Francis Drake, who was the first British to sail around the world in the 16th century. Early alpinists called the mountain “The Rooster's Comb”, due to its apperance, before it got its official name in 1938.
The Gosaukamm is a small mountain massif in the Austrian Dachstein Mountains. The border between the Austrian states of Salzburg and Upper Austria runs along the rough mountain ridge. The Gosaukamm is a popular destination for extreme skiers in the winter due to its steep slopes. Since the danger of avalanches is quite high though, it is recommended only for skilled skiers familiar with the area.
Das Gößeck ist der nördlichste und höchste Gipfel des Reitingstocks in der Steiermark. Zugleich ist es die höchste Erhebung der Eisenerzer Alpen, dem südlichen Teil der Ennstaler Alpen. Im Frühling machen die bewachsenen Hänge des Reiting den Gebirgsstock zu einem der schönsten Blumenberge der Steiermark. Mehr als 70 Orchideenarten wachsen rund um den Berg. Auch die Tierwelt ist vielfältig. So leben hier neben Rotwild auch Gämsen und Steinböcke.
Situated in the Graian Alps, the Gran Paradiso is regarded as the Alps' easiest four-thousander to climb. Many mountaineers prepare here for the challenge of climbing the nearby Mont Blanc. The first Italian national park which spreads around Gran Paradiso is named after the mountain. The park was established in 1856 to protect the endangered Alpine ibex.
The Grand Combin mountain massif is part of the Pennine Alps in the southwest of the Swiss canton of Vallais. Its three major peaks belong to the highest in the entire Alps. Large parts of the mountains are glaciated which is why people also call it a “giant ice block”. The ascent is dangerous but rewards climbers with a magnificient view over clear mountain lakes.
Being only the second highest peak in Wyoming after Gannett Peak, Grand Teton is surely the more famous mountain in the state, as well as one of its best-known landmarks. It is also one of the prime destinations for climbers in the Rocky Mountains. Grand Teton is the highest point in the Teton Range, the geologically youngest Rocky Mountains subrange, with a number of peaks rising up dramatically about 5000 to 7000 feet (1500 - 2100 m) on the eastern side, making it one of the most iconic mountain ranges of the Rockies. The name goes back to French trappers who named the three Tetons, Grand, Middle, and South in the 19th century. The native American name of the Shoshone tribe can be translated with “Hoary Headed Fathers.”
Situated in the centre of Vanoise National Park the Grande Casse plays a crucial part in the protection of the Alpine fauna. Founded in 1963 the national park was supposed to protect endagered species as the Alpine ibex, the number of which climbed back up to 2500. Around the national park there are some of the largest ski resorts in the Alps as “Les 3 Vallées” or “Tignes/Val-d'Isère”.
The summits of the Grandes Jorasses are part of the Mont Blanc massif on the French-Italian border. The highgest peak is Pointe Walker. Besides Eiger and Matterhorn, the Grandes Jorasses' north face is known as one of the greatest challenges for climbers in the Alps.
Granite Peak is the highest point in Montana and in the Beartooth Mountains. Of all the ascents of the US state high points Granite Peak is considered to be one of the most difficult. It was also the last of the state high points to be climbed. The first ascent took place only in 1923. While it is possible, to reach the summit in one day, most mountaineers choose to make the ascent in a two day tour.
The highest mountain of Liechtenstein is part of the Rätikon range and a popular destination for Liechtenstein's sportive inhabitants. The rhine flows seven kilometers west of the summit and takes up the mountain's water. A few kilometers to the north you can find Liechtenstein's only ski resort “Malbun/Sareis”.
Like a boulder tossed aside, the Grimming stands isolated to the east of the Dachstein, and its imposing appearance makes it one of the attractions of Styria. It consists mainly of Dachstein limestone and is a popular destination for climbers. Because of its exposed position, the Grimming played an important role in the surveying of Austria: a wooden survey marker was placed on the summit as early as 1822.
Grintovec is the highest peak of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. While it is assumed that farmers, herdsmen or hunters from the area were the first to reach the summit of Grintovec the first documented ascent was achieved by the botanist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli om 1759. The mountain top offers a panorama view of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps and when weather conditions are good to the south one can even spot the Adriatic Sea.
Große Kinigat or Monte Cavallino, lying on the border between East Tyrol and the Italian Province of Belluno, was supposed to be sold in 2011. After heavy protests the Austrian government abandoned these plans. The mountain is easy to climb and offers a great panoramic view up to Großvenediger and Großglockner, one of the highlights on the Carnic High Elevation Trail which follows the border between Italy and Austria over 155 kilometres.
The Großer Arber or Great Arber is also known as the "King of the Bavarian Forest", since it is the high point of the mountain range. The mountain is surrounded by nature reserves and two lakes, close to the Czech border. Hiking trails and ski slopes make the Großer Arber an attractive tourist destination. On a clear day the view from the summit reaches as far as to the Alps. Next to the Aber chapel, which is just below the summit, two air force radar stations can be found, as relics of the Cold War.
