UpToWhereWhat can you see from Mount Elbrus?
Europe's highest twin-peaked volcano dominates the Caucasus.
From Mount Elbrus, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 473 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 473 km to the southwest (bearing 230°), at 2,829 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,604,425 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the southwest, where sightlines run 373 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the southeast, at 106 km.
| N | 272 km | |
| NNE | 272 km | |
| NE | 271 km | |
| ENE | 275 km | |
| E | 280 km | |
| ESE | 174 km | |
| SE | 106 km | |
| SSE | 231 km | |
| S | 225 km | |
| SSW | 306 km | |
| SW | 373 km | |
| WSW | 268 km | |
| W | 109 km | |
| WNW | 185 km | |
| NW | 256 km | |
| NNW | 276 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
595 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Tepe | 431 km | SW · 229° | 1,667 m |
| Topuklu Dağı | 427 km | SW · 228° | 1,622 m |
| Zor Dağ | 420 km | SSE · 163° | 3,158 m |
| Akpınar Tepesi | 420 km | SSE · 163° | 3,006 m |
| Çarşela Tepesi | 412 km | SSE · 163° | 2,503 m |
| Kızmezarı Tepesi | 402 km | SSE · 162° | 1,178 m |
About Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus reaches 5,642 meters as Europe's highest mountain and an almost-symmetrical dormant volcano. Located in Russia's Caucasus range on the Kabardino-Balkaria-Karachay-Cherkessia border, it features 22 major glaciers feeding significant mountain rivers. Last eruption occurred around AD 50.
Did you know?
- Elbrus's status as one of the Seven Summits is disputed by some, since its inclusion depends on where the Europe-Asia border is drawn through the Caucasus rather than further north through the Urals.
- In 1942, German troops climbed Elbrus and planted flags at its summit during World War II's Caucasus campaign; Soviet soldiers removed them in a symbolic counter-ascent the following year.
- Twin main peaks; western summit highest at 5,642 meters elevation.
- Climbers acclimatize in the distinctive barrel-shaped huts of the Garabashi high camp, perched partway up the mountain's slopes.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Mount Elbrus?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 473 km from Mount Elbrus. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 242 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Mount Elbrus?
The farthest terrain visible from Mount Elbrus lies 473 km to the southwest, at an elevation of 2,829 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Mount Elbrus?
The observation point at Mount Elbrus sits at 5,640 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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