Gora Shkhara
Gora Shkhara is a mountain in Georgia and Russia, rising to 5,201 m, the highest point in Georgia.
Where it is
Gora Shkhara sits on the border between Georgia and Russia, and is counted in each.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pushkin Peak | 5,047 m | 3.7 km |
| Mount Dzhangitau | 5,085 m | 4.9 km |
| Gora Dykhtau | 5,204 m | 6.0 km |
| Shota Rustaveli Peak | 4,859 m | 6.2 km |
| Gora Katyntau | 4,780 m | 7.0 km |
| Gora Aylama | 4,381 m | 7.3 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Gora Shkhara.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrnyauz | Russia | 20,104 | 46 km |
| Nalchik | Russia | 239,300 | 69 km |
| Chegem | Russia | 18,000 | 74 km |
| Dugulubgey | Russia | 20,965 | 81 km |
| Baksan | Russia | 37,519 | 84 km |
About this mountain
At 5,201 m, Gora Shkhara ranks #497 among the 5,201 peaks in this dataset. It sits on the border between Georgia and Russia, where it is Georgia's highest peak and Russia's third highest. The mountain stands 1,357 m above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground, with the nearest higher summit 6 km away. Pushkin Peak lies 3.7 km distant at 5,047 m, while Gora Dykhtau stands 6 km away at 5,204 m. The first recorded ascent was in 1888.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gora Shkhara | 5,201 m |
| 2 | Mount Dzhangitau | 5,085 m |
| 3 | Pushkin Peak | 5,047 m |
| 4 | Gora Kazbek | 5,033 m |
| 5 | Shota Rustaveli Peak | 4,859 m |
| 6 | Mta Gistola | 4,859 m |
| 7 | Mta Tetnuldi | 4,858 m |
| 8 | Gora Dzhimara | 4,780 m |
| 9 | Mta Ushba | 4,710 m |
| 10 | Mount Tebulosmta | 4,493 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Gora Shkhara?
- Gora Shkhara rises to 5,201 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Gora Shkhara?
- Gora Shkhara sits on the border between Georgia and Russia.
- Where does Gora Shkhara rank?
- It is the 1st highest of the 42 peaks we list in Georgia, and #497 worldwide.
- When was Gora Shkhara first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1888.
- What is the nearest city to Gora Shkhara?
- Tyrnyauz, Russia, about 46 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.