Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus is a mountain in Russia, rising to 5,642 m, the highest point in Russia.
Where it is
Mount Elbrus lies in Russia, in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gora Kukurtli-Kolbashi | 4,624 m | 4.2 km |
| Mount Donguzorun | 4,454 m | 19 km |
| Gora Ëzen’gi-Chatbashi | 4,400 m | 19 km |
| Pik Kavkaza | 4,280 m | 28 km |
| Gora Bzhedukh | 4,271 m | 29 km |
| Mta Ushba | 4,710 m | 31 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Mount Elbrus.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrnyauz | Russia | 20,104 | 39 km |
| Karachayevsk | Russia | 20,264 | 63 km |
| Uchkeken | Russia | 15,118 | 66 km |
| Kislovodsk | Russia | 132,771 | 66 km |
| Yessentukskaya | Russia | 19,956 | 83 km |
About this mountain
At 5,642 m, this peak rises well above its nearest neighbours: Gora Kukurtli-Kolbashi at 4,624 m lies 4.2 km away, while Mount Donguzorun at 4,454 m stands 18.7 km distant. The highest summit in Russia, it has a topographic prominence of 4,741 m. Tyrnyauz, Russia, is situated 39.1 km away with a population of 20,104.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Elbrus | 5,642 m |
| 2 | Gora Dykhtau | 5,204 m |
| 3 | Gora Shkhara | 5,201 m |
| 4 | Gora Koshtantau | 5,152 m |
| 5 | Mount Dzhangitau | 5,085 m |
| 6 | Pushkin Peak | 5,047 m |
| 7 | Shota Rustaveli Peak | 4,859 m |
| 8 | Mta Gistola | 4,859 m |
| 9 | Gora Dzhimara | 4,780 m |
| 10 | Gora Katyntau | 4,780 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Mount Elbrus?
- Mount Elbrus rises to 5,642 m (18,510 ft). Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Mount Elbrus?
- Mount Elbrus is in Russia, in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic.
- Where does Mount Elbrus rank?
- It is the 1st highest of the 124 peaks we list in Russia, and #398 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Mount Elbrus?
- Tyrnyauz, Russia, about 39 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.