What is the highest mountain in Europe?

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The obvious answer might suggest the Alps to be the highest, but in fact they are only the highest peaks in Western Europe. Actually, Mount Elbrus in southwest Russia technically stands as the biggest on the European continent at 18,510 feet/5,642 Meters.

Here are the top 10 highest mountains in Europe:

  1. Mount Elbrus - Elevation: 5,642 meters (18,510 feet)
    • Location: Caucasus Mountains, Russia
  2. Dykh-Tau - Elevation: 5,204 meters (17,073 feet)
    • Location: Caucasus Mountains, Russia
  3. Shkhara - Elevation: 5,193 meters (17,040 feet)
    • Location: Caucasus Mountains, Georgia
  4. Koshtan-Tau - Elevation: 5,151 meters (16,899 feet)
    • Location: Caucasus Mountains, Russia
  5. Janga - Elevation: 5,049 meters (16,568 feet)
    • Location: Caucasus Mountains, Georgia
  6. Dychtau - Elevation: 5,205 meters (17,077 feet)
    • Location: Caucasus Mountains, Russia
  7. Ushba - Elevation: 4,710 meters (15,453 feet)
    • Location: Caucasus Mountains, Georgia
  8. Monte Rosa - Elevation: 4,634 meters (15,203 feet)
    • Location: Pennine Alps, Switzerland/Italy
  9. Dom - Elevation: 4,545 meters (14,911 feet)
    • Location: Pennine Alps, Switzerland
  10. Liskamm - Elevation: 4,479 meters (14,696 feet)
    • Location: Pennine Alps, Switzerland/Italy
Other Noteworthy Mountains Feet Meters
Mulhacen (highest in Spain) 11,411 3,478
Mount Olympus (highest in Greece) 9,570 2,917
Ben Nevis (highest in Britain) 4,406 1,343
Signal de Botrange (highest in Belgium) 2,277 694
Vaalser Berg (highest in the Netherlands) 1,053 321
Zugspitze (highest in Germany) 9,722 2,964
Grossglockner (highest in Austria) 12,454 3,797
Kebnekaise (highest in Sweden) 6,965 2,123
Halti (highest in Finland) 4,344 1,324

Europe boasts an array of majestic peaks, with the crown jewel being Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, standing tall at 5,642 meters (18,510 feet). This dormant volcano reigns as both the loftiest in Europe and a coveted ascent for mountaineers worldwide. Its snow-capped summits and awe-inspiring vistas draw adventurers seeking to conquer its heights. The Caucasus range, hosting several of Europe's highest peaks, shares the spotlight with Mont Blanc in the French Alps, standing at 4,809 meters (15,777 feet). This iconic mountain attracts mountaineers and nature enthusiasts alike, offering a thrilling challenge and unparalleled alpine beauty.