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Europe is a region renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural history. Among these are the majestic mountains that adorn the landscape of Europe. Europe is home to a variety of high peaks, from the Alps’ snow-capped peaks to the Caucasus’ rugged beauty.
Here are 5 highest mountains to see in Europe
1. Mount Elbrus, Russia
The highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains is Mount Elbrus. There are two peaks to this dormant stratovolcano: the eastern summit is one meter shorter than the western summit, which reaches a height of 5,642 meters.
2. Dykh-Tau, Russia
Situated around three miles north of the Georgian border, Dykh-Tau is the second highest mountain in the Caucasus Mountains. It is also known as one of the ‘Brothers of Bezengi’ and is part of the massive wall of mountains that makes up the Northern Massif in Bezengi National Park.
3. Shkhara, Georgia
The highest peak in Georgia is Shkhara, which is located just across the Russian border. It is part of the magnificent Bezengi Wall, a mountain range spanning 7.5 miles. Audrey Salkeld, a historian and climber, describes traversing the entire Bezengi Wall as “Europe’s longest, most arduous, and most committing expedition.”
4. Mount Kazbek, Georgia
Mount Kazbek, a stratovolcano rich in myth and legend, is the next on our list. The mountain’s exceptional elevation and conical form make it an outstanding sight in the Caucasus.
5. Mont Blanc, France/Italy
Mont Blanc, which means “White Mountain,” is Europe’s second highest peak. It is the highest peak in the Alps, Europe’s largest mountain range. The range stretches across eight nations (France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Slovenia) and measures around 750 miles/1,200 kilometres.
