10 Most beautiful mountains in the world

Tall Peaks: 10 Most beautiful mountains in the world

Angela Goh

17 May 2016

updated the Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy
Consisting of three very distinctive battlement-like peaks that look imposing and magnificent from afar, the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (also known as the Drei Zinnen) are one of the most well-known mountain groups in the Alps.
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Kirkjufell, Iceland
At just 463 metres, Kirkjufell is just a little peak on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula. While it may not be as imposing as other gargantuan mountains, the symmetric beauty of this free-standing marvel is a sight to behold.
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Alpamayo, Peru
At a staggering 5,947 metres tall, the Alpamayo in Peru was named the "world's most beautiful mountain" back in 1966 by German magazine Alpinismus.
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Licancabur, Chile/Bolivia
Standing at 5,920 metres, this volcano is located near the gorgeous green waters of Laguna Verde and makes for a magical picture-perfect vista from afar.
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The Eiger, Switzerland
The Eiger stands at 3,970 metres and is regarded as one of the most dangerous mountains in the world for climbers, especially its notorious and treacherous north face. The Eiger has claimed several lives in the past, but despite its macabre history, many mountaineers are still eager to take up the challenge and make the climb.
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Mount Fitz Roy, Chile/Argentina
Mount Fitz Roy, found in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, on the border between Chile and Argentina, stands at 3,405 metres tall. The mountain range that it sits in is characterised by a group of granite spikes, making the vista look entirely fantastical and imposing from afar.
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Mount Damavand, Iran
Mount Damavand is 5,610 metres tall and the first ever recorded ascent was made in 905. Located in Iran, it is the second-highest volcano in Asia and has historical ties to Persian mythology.
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Mount Machhapuchchhre, Nepal
Like many mountains in Nepal, Mount Machhapuchchhre is off-limits to climbers because of its religious importance. It is known for its fish-tailed pinnacle.
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Stetind, Norway
The mystical peak of the distinctive Stetind in Norway was once named Norway's "National Mountain" in 2002 during a radio poll. The mountain is characterised by smooth sides all around.
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Laila Peak, Pakistan
Standing at a magnificent 9,096 metres, Laila Peak is a spear-like mountain that reaches towards the heavens. Part of the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan, it is one of the finest sights in the world.

Like pretty sights and breathtaking adventures? Time to add a few more locations to your bucket list.

Some people choose a vacation destination for the delicious food and difference in culture, others pick places with stunning landscapes and scenery. If you fit in the latter category, you might be interested in travelling around the world looking for the most stunning mountains. From the spear-like Laila Peak in Pakistan to the mystical Kirkjufell in Iceland, you don’t have to climb these gargantuan rock formations to enjoy their beauty – even from afar, they look truly out-of-this-world.

Head up to the gallery above to check out 10 of the most beautiful mountains that Mother Nature has created. You know you’ll be adding at least some of them to your bucket list for 2016.

Angela Goh

Photos: Getty Images

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