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Highest Mountain in Every European Country

Country highpointing — standing on the highest point of every country — has a devoted following. Some high points are serious glaciated climbs; others are a short walk to a trig point in a field, which is half the charm.

Here are 45 high points, highest first, from Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) in the Bokovoy Range down to Møllehøj (171 m). 32 of them have a plain hiking route; the rest need scrambling, climbing or glacier skills. Taking the Caucasus watershed as Europe's edge puts Russia's, Georgia's and Azerbaijan's high points in the Caucasus.

Where a summit is the high point of two countries — Mont Blanc for France and Italy, Korab for Albania and North Macedonia — it appears once, with both.

Peaks
45
Highest
5,642 m
Mount Elbrus
Countries
47

The List

  1. Mount Elbrus, 5,642 m, Bokovoy Range · RussiaBokovoy Range · RussiaAlpine hike5,642 m

    South Route from Azau via the Pastukhov Rocks · F+ · 7h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Aug · GPX

    Highest in Russia

  2. Shkhara, 5,193 m, Bezengi Wall · Russia, GeorgiaBezengi Wall · Russia, GeorgiaVery hard5,193 m

    North-East Ridge from Bezengi · TD- · 13h up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

    Highest in Georgia

  3. Mont Blanc, 4,806 m, Mont Blanc massif · France, ItalyMont Blanc massif · France, ItalyEasy alpine4,806 m

    Goûter Route via the Bosses Ridge · PD- · 9h 30m up · 2 days · best Jul · GPX

    Highest in France and Italy

  4. Dufourspitze, 4,634 m, Monte Rosa Massif · Italy, SwitzerlandMonte Rosa Massif · Italy, SwitzerlandAlpine climb4,634 m

    West Ridge from the Monte Rosa Hut · AD- · III · 10h up · 2 days · best Jul · GPX

    Highest in Switzerland

  5. Mount Bazardüzü, 4,466 m, Greater Caucasus · Russia, AzerbaijanGreater Caucasus · Russia, AzerbaijanEasy walk4,466 m

    From Khinalig via the south-east side · Easy walk · 18h 45m up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

    Highest in Azerbaijan

  6. Grossglockner, 3,798 m, Glockner Group · AustriaGlockner Group · AustriaEasy alpine3,798 m

    Normal route from Kals via Stüdlhütte and Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte · PD · II · VF C · 7h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Aug · GPX

    Highest in Austria

  7. Teide, 3,715 m, Macaronesia · SpainMacaronesia · SpainEasy walk3,715 m

    From Montaña Blanca via the Refugio de Altavista and La Rambleta · T2 · 5h 45m up · best May–Jun · GPX

    Highest in Spain

  8. Zugspitze, 2,962 m, Wetterstein · Germany, AustriaWetterstein · Germany, AustriaMountain hike2,962 m

    From Garmisch-Partenkirchen through the Partnachklamm and the Reintal · T3 · VF A · 11h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Germany

  9. Coma Pedrosa, 2,942 m, Pyrenees · AndorraPyrenees · AndorraMountain hike2,942 m

    From Arinsal via the Refugi de Comapedrosa and Estany Negre · T3 · 5h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Andorra

  10. Musala, 2,925 m, Rila · BulgariaRila · BulgariaHike2,925 m

    From Borovets via the Yastrebets gondola, Musala hut and the Ledeno ezero shelter · T2 · 8h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Bulgaria

  11. Mount Olympus, 2,918 m, Thessalian Mountains · GreeceThessalian Mountains · GreeceAlpine hike2,918 m

    From Prionia via Spilios Agapitos , Skala and the Kakoskala · I · T4 · 8h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Greece

  12. Triglav, 2,864 m, Triglav Group · SloveniaTriglav Group · SloveniaAlpine hike2,864 m

    From Pokljuka via Vodnikov dom and Dom Planika · T4 · VF B · 8h 15m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Slovenia

  13. Korab, 2,764 m, Pelagonian Massif · Albania, North MacedoniaPelagonian Massif · Albania, North MacedoniaHike2,764 m

    From Strezimir via Nistrovo Bačilo · T2 · 5h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Albania and North Macedonia

  14. Gjeravica, 2,656 m, Accursed Mountains · KosovoAccursed Mountains · KosovoMountain hike2,656 m

    From Gropa e Erenikut via the Gjeravica lakes · T3 · 4h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Kosovo

  15. Gerlachovský štít, 2,655 m, High Tatras · SlovakiaHigh Tatras · SlovakiaEasy alpine2,655 m

    Normal route: up the Velická próba, down the Batizovská próba · PD · II · 8h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Slovakia

  16. Grauspitz, 2,599 m, Rätikon · Switzerland, LiechtensteinRätikon · Switzerland, LiechtensteinAlpine hike2,599 m

    From Steg via the Valüna valley, Ijesfürggli and Hinter Grauspitz · II · T4 · 7h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Liechtenstein

  17. Moldoveanu Peak, 2,544 m, Făgăraș Mountains · RomaniaFăgăraș Mountains · RomaniaMountain hike2,544 m

    From Victoria up the Viștea Mare valley via Portița Viștei and Viștea Mare · T4 · 13h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Romania

  18. Zla Kolata, 2,534 m, Kollata · Albania, MontenegroKollata · Albania, MontenegroMountain hike2,534 m

    From Vusanje via Qafa e Preslopit and the Kolata col · T3 · 6h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Montenegro

  19. Rysy, 2,501 m, High Tatras · Slovakia, PolandHigh Tatras · Slovakia, PolandMountain hike2,501 m

    From Štrbské Pleso via Popradské pleso and Chata pod Rysmi · T3 · 5h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Poland

  20. Galdhøpiggen, 2,469 m, Jotunheimen · NorwayJotunheimen · NorwayMountain hike2,469 m

    From Spiterstulen via Svellnose and Keilhaus topp · T3 · 5h 45m up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

    Highest in Norway

  21. Maglić, 2,389 m, Maglić massif · Montenegro, Bosnia and HerzegovinaMaglić massif · Montenegro, Bosnia and HerzegovinaMountain hike2,389 m

    From Prijevor via Trnovačko jezero · T3 · 6h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  22. Mount Pico, 2,351 m, Pico Island · PortugalPico Island · PortugalMountain hike2,351 m

    From Casa da Montanha · T3 · 4h 15m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Portugal

  23. Midžor, 2,169 m, Balkan Mountains · Bulgaria, SerbiaBalkan Mountains · Bulgaria, SerbiaHike2,169 m

    From Babin Zub via Žarkova čuka and the old border road · T2 · 3h 15m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Serbia

  24. Hvannadalshnúkur, 2,110 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandEasy alpine2,110 m

    Sandfell route · PD · 9h up · best Apr–Jun · GPX

    Highest in Iceland

  25. Kebnekaise, 2,097 m, Scandinavian Mountains · SwedenScandinavian Mountains · SwedenEasy walk2,097 m

    Western Route to Sydtoppen, then the ridge to Nordtoppen · T4 · 10h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Aug · GPX

    Highest in Sweden

  26. Hoverla, 2,061 m, Chornohora · UkraineChornohora · UkraineHike2,061 m

    From Zaroslyak · T2 · 3h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Ukraine

  27. Dinara, 1,831 m, Dinaric Alps · Bosnia and Herzegovina, CroatiaDinaric Alps · Bosnia and Herzegovina, CroatiaMountain hike1,831 m

    From Glavaš via Martinova košara · T3 · 5h 15m up · best May–Jun · GPX

    Highest in Croatia

  28. Sněžka, 1,603 m, Giant Mountains · Czechia, PolandGiant Mountains · Czechia, PolandHike1,603 m

    From Pec pod Sněžkou via Růžohorky and Růžová hora · T2 · 3h 45m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Czechia

  29. Ben Nevis, 1,345 m, Grampian Mountains · United KingdomGrampian Mountains · United KingdomHike1,345 m

    Mountain Path from Glen Nevis · T2 · 6h 45m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX

    Highest in the United Kingdom

  30. Halti, 1,324 m, Scandinavian Mountains · Norway, FinlandScandinavian Mountains · Norway, FinlandHike1,324 m

    From Guolasjávri via Ráisduottarháldi · T3 · 3h 15m up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

    Highest in Finland

  31. Carrauntoohil, 1,039 m, MacGillycuddy's Reeks · IrelandMacGillycuddy's Reeks · IrelandMountain hike1,039 m

    Devil's Ladder from Cronin's Yard via the Hag's Glen · T3 · 3h 45m up · best May–Jun · GPX

    Highest in Ireland

  32. Kékes, 1,014 m, Mátra · HungaryMátra · HungaryEasy walk1,014 m

    From Mátraháza on the National Blue Trail · T1 · 1h 30m up · best May–Jun · GPX

    Highest in Hungary

  33. Slættaratindur, 880 m, Eysturoy · Faroe IslandsEysturoy · Faroe IslandsHike880 m

    From the Eiðisskarð pass road · T2 · 1h 45m up · best Jun–Aug · GPX

    Highest in the Faroe Islands

  34. Monte Titano, 739 m, Apennines of Rimini · San MarinoApennines of Rimini · San MarinoHike739 m

    From Borgo Maggiore via the Sentiero della Rupe and the Three Towers · T2 · 1h 15m up · best Apr–May · GPX

    Highest in San Marino

  35. Signal de Botrange, 694 m, High Fens · BelgiumHigh Fens · BelgiumEasy walk694 m

    From the Maison du Parc Botrange · T1 · 30m up · best May–Jun · GPX

    Highest in Belgium

  36. Snaefell, 621 m, Isle of Man · Isle of ManIsle of Man · Isle of ManHike621 m

    From the Bungalow on the Mountain Road · T2 · 1h up · best Jul · GPX

    Highest in the Isle of Man

  37. Kneiff, 560 m, Oesling · LuxembourgOesling · LuxembourgEasy walk560 m

    From Huldange with Buurgplaatz · T1 · 45m up · best May–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Luxembourg

  38. Bălănești Hill, 430 m, Codri Hills · MoldovaCodri Hills · MoldovaEasy walk430 m

    From Bălănești village · T1 · 1h up · best May–Jun · GPX

    Highest in Moldova

  39. Dziaržynkaja hara, 345 m, Minsk Upland · BelarusMinsk Upland · BelarusEasy walk345 m

    From Skirmantava · T1 · 15m up · best May–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Belarus

  40. Vaalserberg, 322 m, Plateau of Vijlen · Germany, Belgium, NetherlandsPlateau of Vijlen · Germany, Belgium, NetherlandsEasy walk322 m

    From Vaals via the Viergrenzenweg ridge and the Drielandenpunt · T1 · 1h up · best Apr–Oct · GPX

    Highest in the Netherlands

  41. Suur Munamägi, 317 m, Haanja Upland · EstoniaHaanja Upland · EstoniaEasy walk317 m

    From the Munamäe car park by the summit path · T1 · 15m up · best May–Oct · GPX

    Highest in Estonia

  42. Gaiziņkalns, 312 m, Vidzeme Upland · LatviaVidzeme Upland · LatviaEasy walk312 m

    Gaiziņkalns nature trail from the Gaiziņš complex · T1 · 15m up · best May–Oct · GPX

    Highest in Latvia

  43. Aukštojas Hill, 294 m, Belarusian Ridge · LithuaniaBelarusian Ridge · LithuaniaEasy walk294 m

    From the car park on the Medininkai–Padvarionys road · T1 · 0m up · best May–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Lithuania

  44. Ta' Dmejrek, 253 m, Dingli Cliffs · MaltaDingli Cliffs · MaltaEasy walk253 m

    From the Magdalene Chapel along Triq Panoramika · T1 · 1h up · best Feb–May · GPX

    Highest in Malta

  45. Møllehøj, 171 m, Jutland · DenmarkJutland · DenmarkEasy walk171 m

    From the Ejer Bavnehøj car park · T1 · 0m up · best Apr–Sep · GPX

    Highest in Denmark

Questions

What is the highest mountain in Europe?
Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) in the Caucasus. West of the Caucasus the highest is Mont Blanc (4,806 m), in the Mont Blanc massif.
Which European country high points are the hardest to climb?
By the grade of the normal route: Shkhara (TD-), Dufourspitze (AD- · III) and Mont Blanc (PD-).
What is the lowest country high point in Europe?
Of the high points listed here, Møllehøj (171 m), in Denmark.