Everyone enjoys mountains in their own way. Some people are content with simply admiring the beauty of a mountain, while others want to climb and experience it firsthand. Mountains with stunning landscapes are located worldwide, and not only those fond of mountains but also those not particularly mountain enthusiasts can appreciate them. These mountains offer truly breathtaking views that everyone can enjoy, regardless of personal preferences. Let’s look at some of the world’s most beautiful mountains that will leave you in awe.
Lena Pillars Nature Park
Lena Pillars Nature Park in Russia was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012. Located in the middle of the Sakha Republic, the park offers a spectacular view of towering rock pillars that reach up to about 328 feet along the banks of the Lena River. This landscape was created by a continental climate with temperature differences reaching more than 212°F. The park is rich in fossils from the Cambrian period, some of which are said to be found only here.
Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier, an active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of Washington State, is the highest peak. A massive volcano is predicted to cause earthquakes if it erupts. Despite its potential danger, Mount Rainier is a popular tourist destination many people visit yearly due to its stunning natural beauty. It is also well-known as the actual location of one of the default wallpapers of Windows XP, featuring a moon and a mountain.
Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains in the Southwestern United States stretch 2,800 miles from British Columbia in Canada to New Mexico. In the northern part of the Rocky Mountains, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of narrow and deep valleys formed by glacial activity over millions of years. Given its length, it has many large and small lakes, national parks, and glaciers covered with perennial snow, many of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Mount Hood
Mount Hood in the United States is the highest volcano in Oregon. It is popular among tourists and locals as you can see perennial snow even in the summer and enjoy skiing. At Trillium Lake, which offers beautiful views with Mount Hood as the backdrop, you can enjoy a tranquility that is hard to experience anywhere else. You can also visit Multnomah Falls, the highest waterfall in Oregon, which more than 2 million tourists visit annually.
Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps and the highest mountain in Western Europe. It is located between the Haute-Savoie in France and the Aosta Valley region in Italy. Famous cities at the foot of Mont Blanc include Chamonix in France and Courmayeur in Italy. You can see various landscapes, from lush green forests to glaciers that never melt in Mont Blanc. Recently, the glacier on Mont Blanc has been at risk of disappearing due to global warming.
Annapurna
Annapurna refers to a massif in the north-central part of Nepal. Annapurna, which means “the giver of food and nourishment” in Sanskrit, symbolizes the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi, in Hinduism. The Himalayas are often mentioned as offering some of the most awe-inspiring and majestic landscapes on Earth, and Annapurna is the starting point of the Himalayas. The Annapurna region is at a low altitude and rich in natural resources, offering a variety of attractions, including snow-capped mountains that seem within reach.
Mitre Peak, New Zealand
Mitre Peak is the highest peak at 5,482 feet in Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. It is the most photographed peak in New Zealand and is known for its picturesque landscape. The peak is named after resembling a Bishop’s miter (head-dress). Milford Sound, where tall and sharp mountains, including Mitre Peak, line up like a folding screen, is also called “God’s Sculpture” in New Zealand.
Vinicunca
Vinicunca, located in Peru, is famous as the “Rainbow Mountain.” At an altitude of 16,400 feet, this mountain boasts a beautiful rainbow color created by the erosion of sedimentary rocks. The peaks and surrounding valleys of Vinicunca feature red, yellow, and lavender stripes of turquoise, creating a beautiful landscape. It’s a popular tourist destination among global tourists, named one of the “100 Places to Visit Before You Die” by National Geographic.
Triglav
Triglav is a mountain in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, and it is 9,396 feet tall, the highest peak in Slovenia. There are several theories about why it was named Triglav, including one that comes from the name of a god in Slavic mythology and another that it was called because, when viewed from the Bohinj, the mountain appears to have three peaks. Considered a symbol of Slovenia, it is part of the Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s only national park.
Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell, a unique-shaped mountain peak on the north coast of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes peninsula, is also known as “Church Mountain.” Thanks to its dramatic topography and perfect location near the beach, it is often called “the most photographed mountain in Iceland.” Kirkjufell was used as a filming location for HBO’s drama series “Game of Thrones” Season 7, serving as the backdrop for the scene where the main characters venture into the wilderness to capture an undead White.
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