It is believed that nothing fascinates and attracts people like mountains. Glaciers, enchanting waterfalls, canyons and quarries, flowering meadows and woodlands, turbulent rivers - all this, combined with mountain peaks resting against the clouds, creates a unique beauty of the surrounding nature.

Only mountains can be better than mountains

British scientists and journalists conducted independent research and interviewed millions of people on social networks, on the streets and through magazines and newspapers. As a result, a list was compiled, in which the most beautiful mountains in the world took their places of honor. There are about twenty of them.

In the ranking you can find mountain peaks from all over the planet: from Norway to South African Republic, from the Himalayas to the Andean Cordilleras. Moreover, the height of the mountains did not always play an important role. The most beautiful mountain and the highest peak are two different things, according to British media.

Of course, many can dispute both the research results and the rating itself. In fact, one can argue and debate endlessly about the beauty of mountain peaks. And there will never be a right in such disputes. Each person has his own concept of beauty, but most will agree that the beauty of the mountains is eternal and indestructible, beautiful and attractive.

Alpamayo

The first place in the ranking is occupied by a mountain included in mountain range Cordillera Blanca. It was recognized that the most beautiful mountain - Alpamayo, located in the Peruvian, is 5947 meters. It is not the highest, not the most dangerous and not the most inaccessible, but this very peak was recognized by people as the "beauty queen" among the mountains.

The mountain belongs to the northern mountain range, therefore it resembles an ice pyramid of an unusual shape. Eyewitnesses who climbed this mountain say that having seen it once, they have forever preserved its image in their memory. It beckons for many years, forcing to return. This mountain was first conquered in 1957.

Despite the fact that the ascent may seem easy enough, Alpamayo is dangerous. Frequent avalanches have already claimed dozens of human lives. In 2003, an avalanche overtook eight climbers from different parts of the world and buried them under a terrible blanket of snow. In 2014, two Italian climbers went missing while trying to climb the summit of Alpamayo.

Matterhorn

The most beautiful mountain in the world, which received the second place in the rating, is the Matterhorn. This beauty is located in Switzerland, belongs to the jagged mountains and has a height of 4478 m. It is believed that this is one of the rebellious peaks. Experienced climbers recognize this mountain as dangerous and deadly. According to statistics, from 1865 (the date of the first ascent) to the present, this mountain has claimed the lives of more than five hundred people.

There are no easy ways and routes here. Experts say that climbing the mountain sometimes takes a whole year. Knowing her harsh and wayward nature, people are in no hurry and prepare thoroughly to conquer the summit.

Demavend

The most beautiful mountains (the photo proves this) are also found in Iran. They occupy the third place of honor in the rating and are called Demavend. The summit has been known to mankind since ancient times, it is mentioned in Persian mythology.

Demavend is a volcano. The starting point for the ascent is the village of Polur. Local taxi drivers know very well where the climbers' camps are located, so there are never any problems with the road. The bus is considered a budget option. Climbing to the top of the mountain is a dangerous process, so local authorities will not allow you to visit it without special permission. The Mountaineering Federation issues a special permit, which will allow you to join a group led by a guide and an experienced climber.

Stetind

The most beautiful mountain in the ranking is located in Norway and ranks fourth. The summit is located in the northern mid-polar latitudes in the eastern hemisphere and is considered a rather insignificant elevation. However, its small height (1392 m) does not affect its beauty at all. Climbers say that her appearance, resembling a broken spearhead, is simply mesmerizing.

The most beautiful mountains in the world, the photos of which are amazing, are also located in Argentina, Italy, Iceland, the United States of America, Switzerland, Nepal, China. By the way, the ranking includes a Chinese one that has not yet been conquered by humans.

Mountains of Russia

Certainly, the highest and most charming mountain is Elbrus (5642 m). Heavenly peaks and incredible steep slopes will amaze and captivate even the most sophisticated climber. This mountain was formed as a result of the accumulation of volcanic ash and lava. Amateurs especially amaze and attract mountain climbing constantly changing elevation differences.

Also, the most beautiful are located in the Urals and the Caucasus. More than fifty mountain peaks are higher than four thousand meters. About two thousand were never conquered and explored by man.

The second highest mountain point is Dykhtau. In 1888 in Russia, climbers conquered this mountain, one of the great peaks of the Caucasus. But this mountain is insidious and can only be conquered by those who have sufficient experience in mountaineering. Dykhtau will not obey the beginners who have never faced climbing snowy and rocky surfaces.

The most beautiful and almost inaccessible mountain with a peak resembling icy peaks is also located in the Caucasus. Koshtantau has a height of 5152 m. This mountain is recognized by professional climbers as one of the most dangerous in the world. For many, it became the last unfinished test in their life.

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10 most beautiful mountains in the world

There are two things on planet Earth that overwhelm us with their power, inspire awe, delight in immensity, but at the same time amaze us with their endless, delightful beauty. One of them is the sea.

But there are people who are practically indifferent to the sea. They are much more impressed and inspired by another grandiose natural phenomenon - mountains. Tall, powerful, with sparkling snow caps on the tops, with sharp, sharp arrows of rocks, rushing to the sky. Or low, green, sometimes as if "velvet", with smoothed, smooth lines. Wild and deserted, or, on the contrary, carefully sheltering neat little houses, "walking" clean and well-groomed cows and melancholic lambs on bright meadows. Any mountains are wonderful. Any mountains are adorable. Have you seen a sunset or sunrise in the mountains? This is fantastic! So let's get to know the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world.

Let's make a reservation right away - this “ten” does not claim to be the ultimate truth. As the saying goes, the taste and color - all markers are different. You, of course, may not agree with our choice (they say: "Where is the Himalayas? And the Andes? And the mountains of Iceland, similar to martian landscapes? Where, in the end, are our Urals and Kamchatka with its volcanoes? "). But on the other hand, it is shared by millions of tourists who annually visit these beautiful natural sites.

10. Altai

Anyone who has ever been to Altai, saw the turquoise waters of the rapidly running Katun and the beautiful, meandering between the mountain ranges of Biya, rode along the picturesque Chuisky tract, climbed the Chike-Taman or Katu-Yaryk pass and admired the snowy mountain peaks from there, in some places thick clouds, he will definitely come back here again. Altai is located on the border immediately four countries: Russia, Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan.

The name "Altai", according to the most common version, means "Golden Mountains". There are several reserves (where animals and plants are found that are not found anywhere else in the world), dozens of maral, as well as the famous Ukok plateau - an object world heritage UNESCO, - it was in these places that a huge number of ancient archaeological monuments were discovered (at one time Altai was a "crossroads" for the movement of various nomadic tribes). The heart of Altai is Belukha (height 4509 m) - one of the most beautiful peaks on our planet, which people from all over the world come to conquer.

9. Pyrenees

The Pyrenees are located in France, Spain and small but proud Andorra. They stretch from the Bay of Biscay of the Atlantic to Mediterranean Sea at a distance of 450 km. These are not the highest mountains (the highest peak of the Pyrenees - Aneto - rises “only” by 3404 m), but they are one of the most difficult to access. There are only a few more or less convenient passes (and all of them are at an altitude of 1500-2000 meters). Therefore, there are only 4 from France to Spain railways, two of which go around the Pyrenees along the coast, and two more pass through a system of tunnels along the lowest region of the mountains.

However, tourists preferring active species recreation - rock climbing, mountaineering, speleology, skiing etc. They are very fond of the Pyrenees, because in these mountains there is a huge variety of beautiful waterfalls, picturesque gorges, deep caves and ancient glaciers, and their climate is not too harsh.

8. Tatras

The Tatras are sometimes considered a separate mountain system, but more often they are called the highest part of the Carpathians. In fact, these are really the same mountains stretching across a good half of Eastern and Central Europe: from Ukraine through Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Serbia to Austria itself. It's just that the part of them, which is called the High Tatras (length - 26 km), noticeably differs from the neighboring mountain ranges in appearance - they are more rocky, more severe. The climate of the Tatras is similar to that of the Alpine, - here the weather also changes often, there are sharp temperature changes, in winter there is a lot of snow, which does not melt until May-June, and in some places lies all year round. Highest point High Tatras - Gerlahovski Shtit peak - rises to a height of 2655 m.

The Tatras are located on the border of Poland and Slovakia. On one side and on the other, there are organized national reservesprotecting unique landscapes, as well as rare animals living in this area. However, since the Tatras have 85 fabulously beautiful lakes, many waterfalls, as well as hot thermal springsand many peaks, "polished" by glaciers, have a very bizarre shape, tourism is well developed here. Most famous mountain resort Tatra Mountains is Zakopane (Poland).

7. Dolomites

This mountain range is part of the Eastern Alps and is located in northeastern Italy (about 150 km long). The sights of the Dolomites are not only beautiful landscapes - picturesque peaks, cozy valleys, fragrant pine forests - but also medieval castles, popular ski resorts and even a museum under open air, which is dedicated to the battles of the Italians and Austrians that took place here during the First World War. These places often host festivals with folk songs and dances, as well as tasting of national dishes.

The highest peak of the Dolomites is Mount Marmolada (3342 m), but the most popular are the 3 mountain peaks Cime di Lavoredo, the highest of which reaches 2999 m. From there the most breathtaking views open.

By the way, in Dolomites more than 50 species of orchids bloom in spring. Just imagine this beauty!

6. Caucasus

Quite deservedly, the Caucasus, which separates Europe from Asia, belongs to the most beautiful mountains in the world (but, of course, no one will show you the exact place where Europe ends and Asia begins). The Caucasus Mountains are conditionally divided into two mountain systems - Greater Caucasus and Lesser Caucasus. Several countries are located here (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and part of Russia), and more than 50 peoples live, speaking the Caucasian, Indo-European and even Altai languages. There are several climatic zones in the Caucasus (which depend on both the altitude and the latitude and location of a particular area). And here is very rich flora and fauna.

The Caucasus Mountains are of considerable height: 8 peaks rise more than 5 thousand meters up, the largest of them is Elbrus (5642 m). Therefore, you can always meet professional climbers here. And, by the way, among them the most dangerous and difficult to climb was not Elbrus, but Koshtantau peak (5152 m). It is he, among all others caucasus mountains, took the most lives.

5. Titon

The Teton (or Teton) mountain range is part of the American Rocky mountainsstretching for 4830 km from the northern point of British Columbia (Canada) to the state of New Mexico in the southwestern United States. Most of the Teton Ridge is located in Wyoming and is over 300 km long and 162 km wide. The most high mountain - Grand Teton - rises 4199 m above sea level.

A significant part of these picturesque mountains is national park, which also bears the name Grand Teton. (By the way, if anyone is wondering what the word "Tithon" means, this is the name of a once very large group of Indian tribes, they are also "Lakota Sioux", who lived in these places until the "white people" came). On the territory of the national park there are numerous lakes (the largest of them - Jackson - is 24 km long), rivers, streams and waterfalls. Its nature has been preserved almost untouched. There is an excellent tourist infrastructure (320 km of comfortable hiking trails, more than 1000 campsites, etc.). By the way, just 16 km to the north is another national park - the famous Yellowstone.

4. Bernese Alps

To the south-east of the capital of Switzerland - the city of Bern - there is a mountain range of rare beauty - the Bernese Alps. They occupy the territory of the canton of Bern, as well as part of the cantons of Valais, Friborg, Vaud, Lucerne, Nidwalden and Uri (in total - almost 8 thousand square kilometers). We can say that this is the real "ice heart" of the Alps. There are about 300 glaciers here different sizes... In winter, these places are, of course, a traditional place of pilgrimage for ski lovers (by the way, for over 100 years). But in general, you can relax here all year round - in addition to glaciers in the Bernese Alps, there are many other beautiful landscapes. For example, in summer, crowds of tourists visit Lake Constance and Brienz, the Staubbach waterfall, etc.

The highest peak of the Bernese Alps is Finsteraarhorn (4274 m), but the three picturesque mountains located nearby are more popular among tourists and climbers - the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (3970, 4107 and 4158 meters, respectively). The Jungfrau has observation deck with a circular view of the mountains and the Aletsch glacier.

3. Southern Alps

No, these are not the Alps that many are now thinking about - not a ski area on the border of France and Italy. These incredibly, simply incredibly beautiful mountains stretch across the entire South Island of New Zealand (more than 500 km). You could already admire them without even knowing about it. Here's a hint: the cult movie trilogy The Lord of the Rings. In these mountains, there are about 360 glaciers, many alpine lakes with turquoise or emerald water (some of which even icebergs float - just imagine this sight!). Most of the Southern Alps are occupied by national parks. The highest peak is Mount Cook (3754 m) or, in the Maori language, Aoraki.

By the way, the climate to the west and east of this mountain range is completely different: on west coast South Island - cold and humid, and in the east it is one of the warmest and sunniest in the country. The mountains are to blame for this.

2. Sierra Nevada

The name Sierra Nevada translated from Spanish means "snowy mountains". This mountain range, stretching across the entire eastern part of California, is a fragment of the North American Cordilleras and stretches for about 750 km. The most important peak is Whitney Peak (4421 m). On the territory of the Sierra Nevada there are the most beautiful national parks of Yosemite and Sequoia, as well as the picturesque alpine Lake Tahoe (located at an altitude of 1897 m, area - 489 square km), Kings and Kern canyons, the Hatch-Hatchy valley, etc.

Another famous attraction of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite Park is the granite monolithic mountain El Capitan (2307 m). Climbing to its top is a matter of honor for many professional climbers. This is a difficult task - El Capitan has almost sheer walls with few protrusions. Nevertheless, it was from this mountain that the founder of base jumping Karl Benisch and his team made the first jumps. And on her east side there is the famous "fiery" waterfall "Horse Tail" (the height of which is 650 meters).

1. Canadian Rockies

As some tourists write in reviews about these places: "Don't forget to breathe!"

The Canadian Rockies are the northernmost part of the Cordillera. They stretch through western part Canada from north to south is more than 600 km. The flora and fauna are not very diverse here (due to the rather harsh climate), but in the mountains you can easily meet a grizzly bear (yes, this is not at all an artistic fiction of filmmakers). Highest peak - Mount Robson (3959 m).

5 national parks have been created on the territory of the Rocky Mountains. One of them - Banff Park - is perhaps the most famous and really amazing imagination glacial lake Canada - Turquoise Moraine. In general, there are many hundreds of lakes, rivers, waterfalls, thermal springs, etc. Jasper National Park is famous for another attraction - the huge snow-white Athabasca glacier. And on the border of the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, you can admire the "Matterhorn of the Rocky Mountains" - one of the most beautiful peaks in the world of Assiniboine (3618 m), which received this nickname for the pyramidal shape very similar to the Matterhorn.

Few would have thought that folds on the Earth's surface could create such phenomenal beauty? Mountains - from the mighty Himalayas to the Alps in Europe - create some of the most captivating landscapes in the world. Many people - climbers, travelers, skiers, athletes - are in love with the mountains and simply cannot live without them. The mountain peaks are really spectacular, just look at our selection of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the world.

Matterhorn, Switzerland

The first successful ascent of the Matterhorn was made by Edward Wumper, Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow and Michel Crozat. Unfortunately, an accident on the descent led to their death. Altitude: 4478 m. First recorded ascent: July 14, 1865.
Alpamayo, Peru

3 The mountain was named “the most beautiful mountain in the world” by the German magazine Alpinismus in 1966, based on a survey of climbers and photographers. Its height is 5,947 meters.

Demavend, Iran

4 The second most high volcano in Asia - Damavand, which is also known from Persian mythology. Damavand is part of a volcanic chain (together with Kilimanjaro, Orizaba, Mount Sidli, Giluwe, Elbrus and Ojos del Salado). Height: 5,610 meters. First ascent: 905

Stetind, Norway

5 This distinctive peak was named Norway's "National Mountain" in a 2002 radio poll. Height: 1,392 meters. First ascent: 1910

Cerro Torre, Argentina / Chile

6 The Jagged Summit is in southern Patagonia. Height: 3,128 meters. First ascent: 1974.

Licancabur, Chile / Bolivia

7 The hotel is located near the magnificent verdant Lagoon Verde, and Licancabur may be the most volcanic looking volcano. Its height: 5,920 meters. First ascent: 1884

Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy

8 Three distinctive peaks in the Dolomites: Cime Grande, Cime Ovest and Cima Piccola. Height: 2,999 meters (Chime Grande). First ascent: 1869

Kirkyufell, Iceland

9 An interesting and magical peak on the northern coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, Iceland. Height: 463 meters.

Layla Peak, Pakistan

10 This spear-mountain is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, where there are five mountains from the "eight-thousanders", and more than fifty peaks with a height of more than 7000 meters. Height: 6,096 meters.
First ascent: 1997.

Mount Kailash, China

11 Tibetan peak and an important pilgrimage site, so the Chinese have banned attempts to climb the mountain. The great climber Reinhold Messner said: "If we conquer this mountain, then we will conquer something in the souls of people." Height: 6,638 meters.

Eiger, Switzerland

12 This peak in the Swiss Alps was first conquered in 1858, but until 24 July 1938 no one climbed the north side. Height: 3,970 meters. First ascent: 1858

Roraima, Venezuela / Brazil

13 Mesas, or Tepui, were first described by Walter and these spikes inspired Disney's Up. Height: 2,810 meters. First ascent: 1884

Machapuchare, Nepal

14 The mountain peak is closed to climbers due to its religious significance. Height: 6,993 meters.

El Capitan, USA

15 Vertical Rock in National park Yosemite is a favorite for climbers and rock climbers, and business card parka.

Benbulben, Ireland

16 A striking rock formation in County Sligo. The gentle slopes make it easy to climb the southern slope, while the northern slope requires a lot of skill. Height: 536 meters.

Mount Fitz Roy, Chile / Argentina

17 During the summer season, one hundred people can reach the summit of Everest in one day, but this spectacular peak in Patagonia is sometimes only conquered once. Climbers must overcome sheer granite cliffs, while the weather, and Fitz Roy's relative isolation, can also pose major challenges. Height: 3 405 meters. First ascent: 1952

Table Mountain, South Africa

18 An obvious choice that cannot be ignored. It is one of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions and can be climbed all the way to the top. Height: 1,084 meters. First ascent: 1503

McKinley / Denali, USA

19 The highest mountain not only in Alaska, but throughout North America with a height of 6,168 meters. First ascent: 1903

Black Quillin, Scotland

20 This is not one peak, but a whole chain of mountain peaks with the largest peak Squirr Alistair at 992 meters above sea level. First ascent: 1873

What are the “most beautiful landscapes"? Everyone has different preferences, but many will immediately think about mountain peaks... On our planet there are many mountain ranges of magnificent beauty and grandeur, which remind a person of how, in essence, his life is short. If you have never been to the mountains, then perhaps, looking through these photos of the most beautiful peaks, you will finally decide on such an adventure. So, the top of the most beautiful mountains in the world.

Mount Matterhorn, Switzerland

Beauty is a subjective concept, but there is no doubt that the Matterhorn is an amazingly picturesque peak. A famous point in the Swiss Alps is not only beautiful views, but also a platform for very interesting and dangerous ascents. The fact is that in the area of \u200b\u200bthe 4478-meter summit, the weather is very unpredictable, which can make it difficult for climbers to climb. But bad weather, of course, can accentuate the beauty of the mountain, adding color and a certain appeal.

Mount Denali, Alaska

The two-headed mountain in Alaska is highest mountain North America. So, if you want to see a truly huge mountain, then it is worth going to these distant lands. The 6190-meter snow-covered peak looks quite majestic against the backdrop of a picturesque valley.

Mount Kirkjufell, Iceland

Mount Kirkufell is perhaps the most famous mountain countries. She is not that tall, but her appearance is very sculptural and unusual. The slope of the base is very smooth and even and it creates a symmetrical appearance. Thus, the mountain is unique in its way, because it has an almost architectural beauty. One of the most recognizable landmarks in Iceland attracts numerous tourists and photographers every year.

Table Mountain, South Africa

This mountain, like Kirkufell, is a horizontal peak, not particularly high. Despite this, the 1,085-meter peak is very scenic, and it is especially impressive how it echoes the rigorous oceanic horizon.

Mount Ama Dablam, Nepal

Looking at this peak from a distance, you will certainly notice a series of sharply contrasting, surprising angular folds. They are especially noticeable when snow falls, which outlines these natural strokes even more sharply. Ama Dablam is definitely one of the most amazing mountains in the world. Its height is 6856 meters above sea level, and the first ascent was made in 1961.

Mount Eiger, Switzerland

The third highest mountain in the Bernese Alps, the Eiger Peak is very popular with climbers. Translated from german language, Eiger - means "cannibal". And, in all honesty, this "cannibal" is much more pleasant to admire than to conquer. The ascent of the Eiger is quite difficult, and many climbers have died trying to conquer the Swiss peak. By the way, the first ascent to the mountain was made in 1938.

Mount Machapuchare, Nepal

One of the most beautiful peaks of the Himalayas, Machapuchare, which is also called Fish Tail for its characteristic shape, is almost 7000 meters high. This peak is very recognizable, and nature gives especially gorgeous views, filling the top with snow. The locals consider the mountain to be the home of the god Shiva, and the streaks of snow are considered the smoke of his divine essence. Therefore, Machapuchare in Nepal is a sacred mountain, and climbing to the top is prohibited. The only incomplete ascent to the peak was undertaken in 1957 by a British team, however, they interrupted the ascent 50 meters from the summit, as they promised that they would not set foot on the summit itself. Since then, no one has climbed this beautiful mountain.

Mount Alpamayo, Peru

Creeping steeply upward, this stunning mountainous stretch is strikingly similar to a pyramid of ice with clear vertical lines. On the whole planet there is no second mountain of the same and even similar to it. According to a number of polls, this peak was even recognized as the most a beautiful mountain on the planet. Along the slopes of the 5957-meter peak in the Peruvian Andes, continued tourist routesand the summit offers breathtaking views of the icy slopes of the Cordillera Blanca ranges.

Mount Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy

The name of the mountain in Italian means "three peaks of Lavaredo". Indeed, the three large teeth of these not very high rocks are a distinctive feature of this mountain in northeastern Italy. And this is perhaps one of the most famous mountain groups in the Alps.

Mount Everest, Nepal

The highest peak of the Earth, a tasty morsel for any climber, the most beautiful and one of the most dangerous year on the planet. From the moment of the first ascent to the present, the majestic 8848-meter peak has become a place of death for more than 200 people, the bodies of many of which are still on the slopes of the mountain. Nevertheless, Everest continues to beckon those who want to conquer the harsh peak.

Mount Layla, Pakistan

The amazingly picturesque Laila Peak, in the Himalayas in Pakistan, is 6141 meters high, and the ascent to it is more than difficult.

Mount Kailash, China

Since the mountain is a Tibetan peak and an important pilgrimage site, the Chinese have forbidden climbing Kailash. The famous climber Reinhold Messner once said: "If we conquer this mountain, then we will conquer something in the souls of people ... climb more difficult mountains than Kailash. This mountain is not so high and not so difficult."

The land has an unusually varied landscape. One of these elements is the mountains, which sometimes amaze with their bizarre shapes and incredible height. This article will tell you about the 10 most unusual mountains on the planet. The most unusual mountains of the planet - photos and descriptions of TOP-10 - look!

The most unusual mountains on the planet

Devil's Tower

The most unusual mountains of the planet - Devil's Tower

This mountain received a mystical name because of its mystery. The giant mountain was built in the United States by ancient giants. The height of the mountain is almost 2.5 times higher famous pyramid Cheops. The tower has very unusual steep walls that do not allow a person to conquer the mountain, but two climbers still managed to climb the very top of the mountain. Once Hopkins also tried to climb the Devil's Tower, who was able to land on the mountain with a parachute, but he could no longer get down from it. To get a man out of there, they had to call an experienced climber, who made a second ascent to the mystical mountain and saved Hopkins.

The most unusual mountains of the planet - Conder

Nature will always amaze humanity with its diversity. A striking example of this is Mount Konder, which has long been nicknamed the new wonder of the world. The mountain has such a perfect round shape that it seems as if someone has worked diligently to create this beauty. Perhaps many will argue that the huge volcanic craters are also perfectly shaped, but the mountain is not the result of volcanic activity. The mountain is located in the Khabarovsk Territory, where locals consider her sacred mountain... Unfortunately, tourists cannot approach the mountain as there is a platinum deposit there.

The most unusual mountains of the planet - Kailash

At present, Mount Kailash has remained unconquered. The height of the mountain is still unknown, but according to estimates, it may be 6666 meters above sea level. The mountain itself is located in one of the most inaccessible areas of Western Tibet, so no one can still climb it. Today, Mount Kailash has the largest rock formations that are heavily weathered. For example, the rock formation of the "House of the Happy Stone" reaches 700 meters in height.

Manpupuner

The most unusual mountains of the planet - Manpupuner

There is an amazing mountain on the territory of Russia, or to be more precise, the mountain is located in the Komi Republic. The mountain is so beautiful and unusual that it was included in the seven wonders of Russia. Vertical pillars are more like structures of some kind ancient civilizationthan natural formations. Most of all, it is striking that the tops of the mountains are much wider than their bases, but this did not prevent them from standing for several millennia and not collapsing. Since ancient times, the Mansi have considered this place sacred. Manpupuner is located in a remote place, so tourists will have to work hard to get to the mountain.

The most unusual mountains on the planet - Wave

Beautiful and majestic waves can be found not only on the sea, but even on the mountains. This is not a joke, just look at the mountains located in Coyote Butts Park to be convinced of this. Several million years ago, they froze in this place sand dunes, and wind and precipitation turned them into beautiful formations that resemble ordinary waves.

Troll's tongue

The most unusual mountains of the planet - Trolltunga

A protrusion with a very interesting name is located in the territory of modern Norway. Mount Skjeggedal itself is quite ordinary and unremarkable, if not for a breakaway piece of rock. Instead of falling, he froze in a horizontal position, in which he remains to this day. Tourists come here every year from all over the world, because these places offer a magnificent view of Lake Ringedalsvat. The only drawback is a long and difficult path, which not all tourists can overcome.

The most unusual mountains of the planet - Denxia

China is very beautiful and unusual country... There are also amazing mountains, which are called "Danxia Landscape". The name translates as "pink cloud". The multi-colored mountains have been known to the whole world since ancient times, because almost all the roads to China lay through them. Today any tourist can admire this beauty, which is under the protection of UNESCO.

Bryce Canyon

The most unusual mountains on the planet - Bryce Canyon

This is not just a mountain, but a whole national park located in the United States in the state of Utah. At first glance, the canyon is very reminiscent of a huge old amphitheater, which is full of bizarre vertical formations. The tops of all formations are pointed, and the formations themselves are colored in red, orange and white shades. It is best to admire this wonder of the world at sunset, because it is at this time that you can watch a wonderful play of shadows and reflections.

Khoja-Mumin

The most unusual mountains of the planet - Khoja-Mumin

The originality of this mountain lies in the fact that it is almost entirely composed of salt, with the exception of the top and some slopes covered with ordinary soil. For a long time, people have been mining salt in these areas, and, according to scientists, there is so much salt here that it can satisfy all human needs for several centuries.

Svartifoss

The most unusual mountains on the planet - Svartifoss

Skaftafell National Park in Iceland is famous for its black waterfall. In those places, the volcanic lava flows cooled too slowly, as a result of which the lava was able to crystallize into wonderful black hexagons. Today they are a kind of framing of the waterfall. It all looks so fantastic that it's hard to believe that it is a creation of nature. In general, the entire park looks very beautiful and unusual, so it was included in the UNESCO list. Every year there are more and more people who want to admire the black waterfall, which is not surprising. Another magnificent place in the park is a cave with basalt columns called "Fingal's Cave".