Tallest Mountains in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s highest peaks are located within the Simien Mountains and the Bale Mountains, both of which are part of the vast Ethiopian Highlands. These highlands are often called the “Roof of Africa” because they form the largest continuous area of its altitude on the entire continent.
The following table lists the 10 tallest mountains in Ethiopia.
| Rank | Mountain Name | Elevation (m) | Elevation (ft) | Range / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ras Dashen | 4,550 | 14,928 | Simien Mountains |
| 2 | Mount Tullu Demtu | 4,377 | 14,360 | Bale Mountains |
| 3 | Mount Batu | 4,307 | 14,131 | Bale Mountains |
| 4 | Mount Arba Gelfa | 4,270 | 14,009 | Bale Mountains |
| 5 | Mount Bwahit | 4,230 | 13,878 | Simien Mountains |
| 6 | Mount Kakka | 4,190 | 13,747 | Arsi Mountains |
| 7 | Mount Tulu Singhe | 4,180 | 13,714 | Arsi Mountains |
| 8 | Mount Ancua | 4,149 | 13,612 | Simien Mountains |
| 9 | Mount Kidus Yared | 4,120 | 13,517 | Simien Mountains |
| 10 | Mount Guna | 4,120 | 13,517 | Guna Massif (Amhara) |