Tallest Mountains in Europe
Europe’s highest elevations are primarily concentrated in the Caucasus and the Alps. While there is often a debate regarding whether the Caucasus peaks belong to Europe or Asia, they are geographically considered the continent’s tallest by most modern standards. The list below highlights the true giants of the continent, spanning from the Russian border to the heart of Central Europe.
Top 20 Tallest Peaks in Europe
| Rank | Peak Name | Elevation (m) | Elevation (ft) | Range / Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Elbrus | 5,642 m | 18,510′ | Caucasus (Russia) |
| 2 | Dykh-Tau | 5,205 m | 17,077′ | Caucasus (Russia) |
| 3 | Shkhara | 5,193 m | 17,037′ | Caucasus (Georgia/Russia) |
| 4 | Koshtan-Tau | 5,151 m | 16,900′ | Caucasus (Russia) |
| 5 | Mount Kazbek | 5,047 m | 16,558′ | Caucasus (Georgia) |
| 6 | Pushkin Peak | 5,033 m | 16,512′ | Caucasus (Russia) |
| 7 | Dzhangi-Tau | 5,051 m | 16,572′ | Caucasus (Russia) |
| 8 | Mont Blanc | 4,810 m | 15,781′ | Alps (France/Italy) |
| 9 | Monte Rosa (Dufourspitze) | 4,634 m | 15,203′ | Alps (Switzerland/Italy) |
| 10 | Dom | 4,545 m | 14,911′ | Alps (Switzerland) |
| 11 | Liskamm | 4,527 m | 14,852′ | Alps (Switzerland/Italy) |
| 12 | Weisshorn | 4,506 m | 14,783′ | Alps (Switzerland) |
| 13 | Matterhorn | 4,478 m | 14,692′ | Alps (Switzerland/Italy) |
| 14 | Dent Blanche | 4,357 m | 14,295′ | Alps (Switzerland) |
| 15 | Grand Combin | 4,314 m | 14,154′ | Alps (Switzerland) |
| 16 | Finsteraarhorn | 4,274 m | 14,022′ | Alps (Switzerland) |
| 17 | Zinalrothorn | 4,221 m | 13,848′ | Alps (Switzerland) |
| 18 | Alphubel | 4,206 m | 13,799′ | Alps (Switzerland) |
| 19 | Rimpfischhorn | 4,199 m | 13,776′ | Alps (Switzerland) |
| 20 | Aletschhorn | 4,193 m | 13,757′ | Alps (Switzerland) |