Caucasus Mountains - Notable Peaks

Notable Peaks

Europe's highest mountain is usually listed as Mount Elbrus 5,642 m (18,510 ft), in the Caucasus Mountains, though in a few sources, Mont Blanc 4,810 m (15,780 ft), in the Alps is listed. The Caucasus Mountains are generally considered as in both Europe and Asia. In fact, the main Greater Caucasus range is the most common definition for the continental divide. For a detailed history of the Asia-Europe definition, see Boundaries between continents. While clearly not a scientific definition, most mountain climbers consider Mt. Elbrus to be the highest mountain in Europe.

The table below lists some of the highest peaks of the Caucasus. With the exception of Shkhara, the heights are taken from Soviet 1:50,000 mapping. There are higher and more prominent, but nameless, peaks than some of the peaks included below.

Peak Name Elevation (m) Prominence (m) Country
Elbrus 5,641 4,741 Russia
Dykh-Tau 5,205 2,002 Russia
Shkhara 5,201 1,365 Georgia/Russia
Koshtan-Tau 5,152 822 Russia
Janga (Jangi-Tau) 5,059 300 Georgia/Russia
Kazbek 5,047 2,353 Georgia/Russia
Pushkin 5,033 110 Georgia/Russia
Katyn-Tau 4,979 240 Georgia/Russia
Gistola 4,860 Georgia
Shota Rustaveli 4,860 c.50 Georgia/Russia
Tetnuldi 4,858 672 Georgia
Ushba 4,710 1,143 Georgia
Ailama 4,547 1,067 Georgia
Tebulos 4499 Georgia/Russia
Mount Bazardüzü 4,466 Azerbaijan
Diklo 4,285 843 Georgia
Mount Shahdagh 4,243 Azerbaijan
Aragats 4,090 2,143 Armenia

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