Tallest Mountains in Egypt
Most of Egypt’s highest peaks are concentrated in the South Sinai Peninsula, a rugged, desert landscape formed by igneous and metamorphic rock. This region is geographically distinct from the rest of the country and contains a cluster of mountains that exceed 7,000 feet.
The following table lists the 10 tallest mountains in Egypt.
| Rank | Mountain Name | Elevation (m) | Elevation (ft) | Region / Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Catherine (Gabal Katrine) | 2,629 | 8,625 | South Sinai |
| 2 | Mount Um Shomer | 2,587 | 8,487 | South Sinai |
| 3 | Mount Serbal | 2,070 | 6,791 | South Sinai |
| 4 | Mount Sinai (Gabal Musa) | 2,285* | 7,497 | South Sinai |
| 5 | Gabal El Thabt | 2,438 | 7,999 | South Sinai |
| 6 | Gabal Rimhan | 2,413 | 7,917 | South Sinai |
| 7 | Gabal Abu Shegar | 2,345 | 7,694 | South Sinai |
| 8 | Gabal El Reeba | 2,242 | 7,356 | South Sinai |
| 9 | Gabal Shaiyb al-Banat | 2,187 | 7,175 | Red Sea Hills (Mainland) |
| 10 | Gabal Hamata | 1,977 | 6,486 | Red Sea Hills (Mainland) |