The Most Beautiful Mountains In The World

The Most Beautiful Mountains In The World: The Matterhorn, Denali, Kirkjufell, Table Mountain, K2, Ama Dablam, Mount Eiger, The Spectre.

The Matterhorn

the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn was completed by Edward Whymper, Lord Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow, Michel Croz, and two Zermatt guides, Peter Taugwalder, father and son. An accident on the descent saw four of the party perish.

Denali, Alaska

If you want to see a truly tremendous mountain which dominates a skyline like no other, you will want to journey to Denali, Alaska. Many tours go to Denali every year, featuring amazing views of the mountain which towers 20,320 feet above the landscape.

Kirkjufell, Iceland

This mountain is not particularly huge or tall, and it actually has more of a horizontal than vertical profile. The lines of its sediment are very pronounced though, and have an orderly, sculptured look.

Table Mountain, South Africa

Despite this, it is very lovely to behold, especially as it rises against the sea, echoing the strong horizontal of the ocean. It is a unique peak which is different from any other in the world, and is instantly recognizable once you have seen it.

K2

With a peak elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 ft), K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. The mountain is part of the Karakoram range, located on the border between China and Pakistan.

Ama Dablam, Nepal

This mountain is quite amazing, and has a very unique appearance. Looking at it, you will notice that there are a number of sharply contrasting, surprising angles in the rock. When snow settles on the peak, you will see these unusual angles even more clearly.

Mount Eiger, Switzerland

This mountain is rather imposing to look at, but also very beautiful. Its rock face is quite challenging to scale, and many climbers have perished in the attempt. It was first climbed from the north side in 1938 by Anderl Heckmar.

Machapuchare, Himalayas

This unusual looking mountain located in the Himalayas rises 7000 meters above sea level and has a name which translates to

The Spectre, Antarctica

surge upward from relatively flat, snow-covered surroundings, lending them a surreal appearance. The tallest and most striking is named The Spectre, but it is impossible to look at the Organ Pipe Peaks without viewing them as a whole.

Swiss Alps

The dramatic peaks of Dammastock and the snow-clad majestic summit of Matterhorn have always amazed and left hikers spellbound with its astonishing beauty. Matterhorn is 10th tallest amongst the several mountains of the world with a distinct feature of a well-defined pyramid shape.

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji is nearly 12,400 ft tall and is Japan’s No.1 tourist attraction. The breathtaking views here never fail to impress anybody who comes here.

Aoraki/Mt. Cook

It is a part of the popular Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park and stands magnificently adorned with snow-capped peaks. Many mountain climbing enthusiasts come here from all over the world with an intention of climbing the three snow-covered summits of this range.

Hallstatt Austria

Come and discover this small village of 800 inhabitants by staying in Hallstatt or in the nearby town of Salzburg. Book your hotel, guesthouse or apartment at the best price in Hallstatt or Salzburg as well as your best activities in the region such as a private tour of Hallstatt from Salzburg.

Mountains of Banff

Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains and one North America’s most visited parks.

Chocolate Hills, Philippines

 

While this country in Southeast Asia is known for its white sand beaches and many other spots that are world-famous, there lies in one of its provinces a group pf hills that are chocolaty in color. There are a total of approximately 1,776 hills spread around the 50 square kilometers of land.

Cuadernos del Paine

At the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park are the massive granite towers Cuernos del Paine headed by the highest Cerro Paine Grande. These majestic towers you can completely walk around or visit at least within the so-called W-trek. One of the most beautiful scenery in the area is the view from Lake Pehoe to these beautiful Cuernos del Paine towers.

Mount Taranaki

Mount Taranaki is impossible to miss; the perfect volcanic cone stands alone in the Egmont National Park in the Taranaki region on the North Island.

Cerro Torre

The Cerro Torre is a mountain that is situated between Chile and Argentine. The Cerro Torre is the highest mountain among the chain of four mountains.

Zhangjiajie (Hunan, China)

Zhangjiajie is located in the northwest part of Hunan Province, China. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

Licancabur

The Licancabur is a composite volcano situated on the border located between Chile and Bolivia. The Licancabur has one prominent 19409 feet high cone.

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