Jaw-Dropping Photos Of The Most Incredible Mountains In The World

When you think of a spectacular landscape, what comes to your mind? We all have different opinions, but for most people, they will immediately think about mountain tops and beautiful scenery. 

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From Iceland to Japan, California and Peru, jaw-dropping mountains are located all over the world. The photos on this list represent some of the most beautiful mountains, but also some of the deadliest.

Standing at the border between Switzerland and Italy is this incredible mountain. It is one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe, standing at approximately 14,692 ft.

This is a well-known destination for tourists and the most photographed mountain in Iceland. A review on TripAdvisor says: "The best picture I took on trip was from here! Amazing views with the waterfall in the front. Great place to road trip to, many sights on the way!"

This is the highest mountain in Greece, reaching approximately 9,573 ft. in elevation. It has 52 peaks and a unique shape that was formed by rain and wind.

Sometimes referred to as the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas," this is one of the most spectacular mountains in the world. It is a very popular Himalayan peak for permitted expeditions – rock climbing, hiking.

This is the highest mountain in Japan, standing at approximately 12,389 ft. It is frequently visited by tourists and photographed due to its incredibly symmetrical cone. It is one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains." The others being Mount Tate and Mount Haku.

This is a unique mountain with a flat top that overlooks the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It reaches approximately 3,558 ft. in elevation. Visitors enjoy hiking or using the cableway to reach the top.

With an elevation at approximately 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney has the highest summit in the contiguous United States and Sierra Nevada. The mountain is famous for its dome shape and jagged ridges which extend on the sides.

This Mountain rises over Machu Picchu, a must-see world heritage site. Only 400 people are allowed to enter Huayna Picchu daily. You can climb this mountain year-round; however, the most challenging months are between November and April – rain season.

With an approximate summit elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level, this mountain has highest mountain peak in all of North America and is the largest of any mountain above sea level. Five huge glaciers flow off of the slopes of Denali.

Located in Central Nepal is one of the deadliest mountains on the planet – Annapurna. It is a dangerous, yet beautiful mountain that reaches a height of 26,545 feet. Approximately 184 climbers have attempted to climb this mountain and around 61 climbers died trying.

There are tons of reasons why you should take your next vacation in New Zealand – Milford Sound, Hot Water Beach and bungee jumping, just to name a few. But for one of the most thrilling adventures, climb Mount Cook, the highest mountain in the country.

This mountain rage has been a filming location for a number of films, some of which include The Big Trail, Shane and Land of the Lost. It is located south of Yellowstone National Park and most of its east slope rage is in Grand Teton National Park.

Mt. Everest is over 60 million years old. It is the highest point from sea level and stands at about 29,035 feet. It's a deadly mountain, a place where many climbers have taken their last breath. It takes a lot of strength and perseverance to get to the top. Wondering how many bodies are still out on Everest? Click Here.

This is the 15^th highest mountain in North America, standing at approximately 15,787 feet in elevation. The southern side of this mountain lies in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. To see more reasons why Canada should be on your travel bucket list, click Here.

This mountain is located in the Swiss Alps. It is a deadly mountain that reaches about 13,025 feet high. Its nickname is Mordwand (Murder Wall), mostly because of its heavy rock fall and its 5,900 ft. north face of rock and ice.

Located in Northern Pakistan is this incredible mountain. It is approximately 26,657 feet high, making it the 9^th highest mountain in the world. It is covered in rocks and ice, which makes it extremely dangerous for climbers.