Mountains are more than just towering landforms; they’re majestic icons steeped in history, culture, and natural wonder. Europe’s peaks each tell a unique story, from the icy expanse of Elbrus to the volcanic majesty of Pico del Teide. Whether you’re an armchair adventurer or a trivia enthusiast, these questions about Europe’s highest mountains will challenge your knowledge and ignite your curiosity.
Scaling mountains is no easy feat, and knowing the facts behind these giants—from their heights and locations to their geographic features—adds a new depth to appreciating their grandeur. Can you name the highest peak in the Alps? Do you know which mountain graces Slovenia’s coat of arms or which volcano holds sacred significance in the Canary Islands?
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What is Europe’s highest mountain?
Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc
Mount Everest (in Asia)
Mount Everest (in Asia)
Matterhorn
Matterhorn
Elbrus
Elbrus
Where is Elbrus located?
in the Pyrenees, near the border with France
in the Pyrenees, near the border with France
in the Alps, near the border with Switzerland
in the Alps, near the border with Switzerland
in the Caucasus range, near the border with Georgia
in the Caucasus range, near the border with Georgia
in the Ural Mountains, near the border with Kazakhstan
in the Ural Mountains, near the border with Kazakhstan
What is the height of Elbrus?
4,809 meters
4,809 meters
3,798 meters
3,798 meters
6,102 meters
6,102 meters
5,642 meters
5,642 meters
What covers Elbrus?
dense forests
dense forests
a permanent icecap
a permanent icecap
volcanic rock and ash
volcanic rock and ash
lush meadows
lush meadows
What feeds 22 glaciers and three rivers on Elbrus?
seasonal rainfall
seasonal rainfall
underground springs
underground springs
melting snow from annual snowfall
melting snow from annual snowfall
a permanent icecap
a permanent icecap
What is considered particularly dangerous about climbing Elbrus?
rockfalls due to unstable terrain
rockfalls due to unstable terrain
avalanches from volcanic activity
avalanches from volcanic activity
the cold and windy weather
the cold and windy weather
frequent earthquakes
frequent earthquakes
What is Elbrus?
a dormant volcano in southern Russia
a dormant volcano in southern Russia
a stratovolcano in Italy
a stratovolcano in Italy
an ancient glacial peak in Switzerland
an ancient glacial peak in Switzerland
a fold mountain in France
a fold mountain in France
Which mountain is one of the Seven Summits?
Elbrus
Elbrus
Mount Kilimanjaro (in Africa)
Mount Kilimanjaro (in Africa)
Mount Logan
Mount Logan
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji
Which mountain is the highest of the Seven Summits?
Mount Aconcagua
Mount Aconcagua
Denali
Denali
Mount Everest
Mount Everest
Elbrus
Elbrus
What is the highest mountain in Switzerland?
Jungfrau
Jungfrau
Eiger
Eiger
Monte Rosa
Monte Rosa
Matterhorn
Matterhorn
What is Monte Rosa’s highest peak?
Weisshorn
Weisshorn
Gornergrat
Gornergrat
Dufourspitze
Dufourspitze
Piz Bernina
Piz Bernina
What is the height of Dufourspitze?
5,199 meters
5,199 meters
4,478 meters
4,478 meters
3,970 meters
3,970 meters
4,634 meters
4,634 meters
Where is Monte Rosa situated?
between the Swiss Canton of Valais and the Italian regions of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta
between the Swiss Canton of Valais and the Italian regions of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta
between France and Spain
between France and Spain
entirely within Austria
entirely within Austria
between Switzerland and Germany
between Switzerland and Germany
What is Monte Rosa?
a volcanic complex in Sicily
a volcanic complex in Sicily
a coastal range in Portugal
a coastal range in Portugal
a single isolated peak in the Dolomites
a single isolated peak in the Dolomites
a huge massif in the Pennine Alps
a huge massif in the Pennine Alps
What is the tallest mountain in the Alps?
Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc
Piz Bernina
Piz Bernina
Grossglockner
Grossglockner
Zugspitze
Zugspitze
Which peaks precede Pico del Teide in terms of topographic prominence among Europe’s ultra-prominent peaks?
Matterhorn and Monte Rosa
Matterhorn and Monte Rosa
Elbrus and Mont Blanc
Elbrus and Mont Blanc
Olympus and Etna
Olympus and Etna
Triglav and Grossglockner
Triglav and Grossglockner
Which mountain’s striking, three-pointed silhouette appears on Slovenia’s coat of arms?
Skuta
Skuta
Triglav
Triglav
Jalovec
Jalovec
Vogel
Vogel
What small metal structure stands on Triglav’s summit?
a weather station
a weather station
a commemorative statue
a commemorative statue
the Aljaz Tower
the Aljaz Tower
a church bell
a church bell
When was the Aljaz Tower built?
1905
1905
1895
1895
1945
1945
1789
1789
What is the height of Triglav?
2,572 meters
2,572 meters
2,864 meters
2,864 meters
3,000 meters
3,000 meters
2,354 meters
2,354 meters
What is the highest peak of the Julian Alps?
Triglav
Triglav
Prisojnik
Prisojnik
Skrlatica
Skrlatica
Mangart
Mangart
Where is Triglav found?
eastern Poland, near the border with Ukraine
eastern Poland, near the border with Ukraine
southwestern Croatia, near the coast
southwestern Croatia, near the coast
central Bosnia and Herzegovina
central Bosnia and Herzegovina
northwestern Slovenia, near the border with Austria and Italy
northwestern Slovenia, near the border with Austria and Italy
What is Slovenia’s national symbol?
Triglav
Triglav
The Slovenian flag
The Slovenian flag
The Lipizzaner horse
The Lipizzaner horse
The Kosec (Shepherd)
The Kosec (Shepherd)
What is Spain’s highest mountain and an active volcano?
Pico del Teide
Pico del Teide
Mount Etna (in Italy)
Mount Etna (in Italy)
Aneto
Aneto
Mulhacén
Mulhacén
Where is Pico del Teide located?
Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands
Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands
Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands
Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands
Ibiza, in the Balearic Islands
Ibiza, in the Balearic Islands
What kind of volcano is Pico del Teide?
a shield volcano
a shield volcano
a subglacial volcano
a subglacial volcano
a cinder cone volcano
a cinder cone volcano
an imposing stratovolcano
an imposing stratovolcano
What is the height of Pico del Teide?
2,987 meters
2,987 meters
3,718 meters
3,718 meters
4,105 meters
4,105 meters
3,428 meters
3,428 meters
Who considered Pico del Teide sacred?
the Phoenicians
the Phoenicians
the Guanches, the aboriginal inhabitants of the archipelago
the Guanches, the aboriginal inhabitants of the archipelago
the Visigoths
the Visigoths
the Romans
the Romans
When was the most recent eruption of Pico del Teide?
1654
1654
1992
1992
2007
2007
1909
1909
What is Pico del Teide one of 16 of?
World Heritage Sites (it is, but not one of 16 ‘of them’)
World Heritage Sites (it is, but not one of 16 ‘of them’)
Seven Summits
Seven Summits
Decade Volcanoes
Decade Volcanoes
Continental Divide landmarks
Continental Divide landmarks
When did Teide National Park become an UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1999
1999
2015
2015
2007
2007
1985
1985
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