Mt Elbrus
Key information: Mt Elbrus 
- Europe's highest mountain. A long haul to the 5,642m summit, but not a fundamentally difficult walk.
- Stunning views of the magnificent massif.
- This is a tough walk in high, remote mountains, on which you will have to be self-sufficient. Altitude can cause real problems. Come prepared.
Walkopedia rating
- Walkopedia rating76
- Beauty32
- Natural interest15
- Human interest2
- Charisma32
- Negative points5
- Total rating76
- Note: Negs: altitude.
Vital Statistics
- Maximum Altitude: 5,642m
- Level of Difficulty: Strenuous
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Walking with Trees: the Kumano Kōdō Kōhechi - Stephen Barber's account and photos of one of Japan's great pilgrimage trails. March 2021
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