Mount Elbrus

mountains · volcanoes · Europe · Russia

Tallest in Europe. Mount Elbrus reaches 5,642 meters (18,510 feet) high, making it the highest mountain in Russia and the entire European continent. Only a few mountains in the world are taller than this giant peak.

A sleeping volcano. Mount Elbrus is a dormant stratovolcano, which means it hasn't erupted in a very long time but was formed by volcanic activity. It's the highest volcano in all of Asia and Europe combined.

Peak of the Caucasus. This massive mountain is the tallest peak in the Caucasus Mountains, a major mountain range that stretches across the southern part of Russia. It sits in a region called Kabardino-Balkaria.

Super prominent peak. Mount Elbrus is the tenth most prominent peak in the entire world, meaning it stands out dramatically from the land around it. Its stunning height makes it one of the most recognizable mountains on Earth.