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Volcanoes in Europe You Can Climb

Europe's volcanoes range from Elbrus and Kazbek, extinct giants of the Caucasus, to restless Etna and Stromboli and the ice-capped volcanoes of Iceland. Many are among the easiest high summits you can reach: long, steady walks on cinder and old lava.

36 volcanoes are listed here, highest first, most of them in Iceland (12) and Italy (6). On active volcanoes access depends on the current activity: summit areas can be closed or open only with a guide at short notice, so check the restrictions on each peak's page before you go.

Peaks
36
Highest
5,642 m
Mount Elbrus
Countries
10

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

  2. Mount Kazbek, 5,033 m, Greater Caucasus · Georgia, RussiaGreater Caucasus · Georgia, RussiaEasy alpine5,033 m

    Georgian normal route via the Gergeti glacier and Betlemi Hut · PD- · 11h 30m up · 2 days · best Jul–Aug · GPX

  3. 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

  4. Mount Etna, 3,403 m, Sicily · ItalySicily · ItalyMountain hike3,403 m

    South side from Rifugio Sapienza via the Montagnola and Torre del Filosofo · T3 · 4h 30m up · best May–Jun · GPX

  5. Pic du Midi d'Ossau, 2,884 m, Pyrenees · FrancePyrenees · FranceEasy alpine2,884 m

    Voie normale via Refuge de Pombie and the three chimneys · PD · III+ · 5h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

  6. 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

  7. Beerenberg, 2,277 m, Jan Mayen · NorwayJan Mayen · NorwayEasy alpine2,277 m

    South-west flank via Kronprins Olavs Bre and Nunatakken · PD · 11h 45m up · best Jul · GPX

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

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

  9. Pietrosu Peak, 2,100 m, Carpathians · RomaniaCarpathians · RomaniaMountain hike2,100 m

    From Gura Haitii via Poiana Izvoarele and Coada Pietrosului · T3 · 9h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX

  10. Bárðarbunga, 2,014 m, Vatnajökull · IcelandVatnajökull · IcelandAlpine hike2,014 m

    Northern approach from Gæsavötn across the ice cap · F · 5h 45m up · best Apr–May · GPX

  11. Cumbre Vieja, 1,949 m, La Palma · SpainLa Palma · SpainHike1,949 m

    Ruta de los Volcanes from the Refugio El Pilar · T2 · 3h 15m up · best Mar–May · GPX

  12. Puy de Sancy, 1,885 m, Monts Dore · FranceMonts Dore · FranceEasy walk1,885 m

    From the Mont-Dore cable car station via the Col de la Cabane, descent by the Val de Courre · T2 · 2h 15m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX

  13. Pico Ruivo, 1,862 m, Madeira Island · PortugalMadeira Island · PortugalHike1,862 m

    PR 1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo from Achada do Teixeira · T2 · 1h 30m up · best Apr–Oct · GPX

  14. Plomb du Cantal, 1,855 m, Cantal mountains · FranceCantal mountains · FranceEasy walk1,855 m

    From the Col de Prat de Bouc via the Col de la Tombe du Père · T2 · 2h up · best Jun–Sep · GPX

  15. Snæfell, 1,833 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandMountain hike1,833 m

    West flank from Snæfellsskáli · T3 · 5h up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

  16. Hofsjökull, 1,782 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandAlpine hike1,782 m

    Ski ascent from the north via Sátujökull · F · 7h 15m up · best Apr · GPX

  17. Mount Amiata, 1,738 m, Antiappennino toscano · ItalyAntiappennino toscano · ItalyHike1,738 m

    From Abbadia San Salvatore via the Capomacchia and Scalettaia paths · T2 · 4h 45m up · best May–Jun · GPX

  18. Herðubreið, 1,682 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandAlpine hike1,682 m

    West slope from the western trailhead · T4 · 3h 45m up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

  19. Eiríksjökull, 1,672 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandAlpine hike1,672 m

    South side from Torfabæli · F · T3 · 10h up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

  20. Eyjafjallajökull, 1,651 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandAlpine hike1,651 m

    South side from Seljavellir to Hámundur · F · 7h up · best Apr–Jun · GPX

  21. Pico de Malpaso, 1,500 m, Macaronesia · SpainMacaronesia · SpainHike1,500 m

    From the Cruz de los Reyes by the Camino de la Virgen · T2 · 45m up · best Mar–Jun · GPX

  22. Hekla, 1,491 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandHike1,491 m

    North-east ridge from the Skjólkvíar track · T2 · 3h up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

  23. Alto de Garajonay, 1,487 m, Macaronesia · SpainMacaronesia · SpainEasy walk1,487 m

    National Park Ruta 7 from El Contadero · T1 · 45m up · best Mar–Jun · GPX

  24. Puy de Dôme, 1,465 m, Chaîne des Puys · FranceChaîne des Puys · FranceHike1,465 m

    Chemin des Muletiers from Col de Ceyssat · T2 · 1h 30m up · best May–Jun · GPX

  25. Snæfellsjökull, 1,446 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandAlpine hike1,446 m

    From Jökulháls up the south-east side of the ice cap · F · 3h 30m up · best May–Jun · GPX

  26. Monte Vulture, 1,326 m, Appennino Lucano · ItalyAppennino Lucano · ItalyHike1,326 m

    From the Laghi di Monticchio via the Abbazia di San Michele to Rifugio Monte Vulture · T2 · 2h 45m up · best Apr–May · GPX

  27. Mount Vesuvius, 1,281 m, Somma-Vesuvius complex · ItalySomma-Vesuvius complex · ItalyEasy walk1,281 m

    Trail 5 "Il Gran Cono" from Piazzale di Quota 1000 · T1 · 45m up · best Apr–May · GPX

  28. Ok, 1,170 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandHike1,170 m

    From Húsafell via Bæjargil and Drangsteinabrún · T2 · 5h 15m up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

  29. Skjaldbreiður, 1,060 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandHike1,060 m

    North side from Hraukur · T2 · 2h 15m up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

  30. Pico da Esperança, 1,053 m, Azores · PortugalAzores · PortugalHike1,053 m

    From Pico do Pedro along the central ridge · T2 · 2h 30m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX

  31. Cabeço Gordo, 1,043 m, Faial Island · PortugalFaial Island · PortugalHike1,043 m

    From Miradouro da Caldeira · T2 · 30m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX

  32. Serra de Santa Bárbara, 1,021 m, Terceira Rift · PortugalTerceira Rift · PortugalEasy walk1,021 m

    Estrada da Serra de Santa Bárbara from the interpretation centre · T1 · 2h 30m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX

  33. Ben More, 966 m, Ardmeanach · United KingdomArdmeanach · United KingdomHike966 m

    From Dhiseig by the Abhainn Dhiseig and the north-west ridge · T2 · 3h 45m up · best May–Jun · GPX

  34. Stromboli, 924 m, Aeolian Islands · ItalyAeolian Islands · ItalyHike924 m

    From San Vincenzo via the east flank to Pizzo Sopra la Fossa · T3 · 1h 45m up · best Sep–Oct · GPX

  35. Hengill, 803 m, Highlands of Iceland · IcelandHighlands of Iceland · IcelandMountain hike803 m

    From Sleggjubeinsdalur via the western slopes, descending through Innstidalur · T3 · 2h 45m up · best Jul–Aug · GPX

  36. Vulcano, 389 m, Aeolian Islands · ItalyAeolian Islands · ItalyHike389 m

    Gran Cratere from Vulcano Porto · T2 · 1h 45m up · best Mar–May · GPX

Questions

What is the highest volcano in Europe?
Mount Elbrus (5,642 m), a dormant volcano in the Bokovoy Range.
What is the highest volcano in Europe you can hike?
Teide (3,715 m): the normal route from Montaña Blanca via the Refugio de Altavista and La Rambleta, graded T2, about 5h 45m up.