Volcanic seven peaks in the world

Volcanic seven peaks in the world

We take a look at the Vulcan Siebenpummes - the highest volcanoes on every continent

The Vulcan Seven Summits may not be in demand with the same strength as the Seven Summits or even the Seven Second Summits, but the summits still offer a worthy challenge

We have just returned from the Vulkan Erta Ale in Ethiopia, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Perhaps may not be so sublime or as challenging as the following summits, but it reminded us why we have awe of volcanoes - active or not.

The challenge of climbing volcanoes is that they are often lonely mountains with higher projections than mountains that are rooted in mountain ranges. On the other hand, the cone and the crater of a volcano form a unique and often picturesque summit in contrast to a summit in a series of peers. In addition, volcanoes are usually better accessible and can often be climbed without technical skills.

I spoke about my unlikely dream to climb the Seven Summits. I am not yet ready to reduce my dreams to something that can be achieved like the Vulcan Siebenpummes, but I still find them worth being explored.

The volcanic seven peaks

Two of the Vulcan Seven Summits are also members of the Seven Summits, the highest mountains of all continents. The Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and the Elbrus in Russia, both vulkish, are also the highest peaks of their respective continents: Europe and Africa.

In addition, Ojos del Salado is the second highest summit in South America and a member of seven second peaks on the Chilean Argentine border.

1. Mount Sidley

Height: 4,285 m (14,058 feet) Location: Antarctic range: Executive Committee Range

Alt = “Vulcan Seven summit Sidley”> 7 Summits-Club Only a handful of expeditions dare to go to Mount Sidley in Antarctic

until 1934 undetected and undetected until 1990, the Mount Sidley is still in the dark in Antarctica due to its position within the largest non -stressed territory on earth. Even according to Antarctic standards, this is a deeply remote part of the world.

The volcano was created by an inconsistent outbreak 4.7 million years ago and is located on a 900 km long section of the Pacific coast of the Antarctic, where a total of 18 significant volcanoes protrude from the ice blanket.

It is little known in the mountaineering community, but a handful of expeditions dare to go there every year, including the specialist 7 Summits Club.

2. Berg Giluwe

Height: 4,368 m (14.331 ft) Location: Papua New Guinea, Oceania area: southern highlands

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The Mount Giluwe is the second highest summit in Papua New Guinea and the second lowest of the seven volcanic peaks. The original volcano was created about 650,000 to 800,000 years ago. However, the modern tie -like mass of Mount Giluwe shaped renewed eruptions around 220,000 to 300,000 years ago.

The hike to the summit is not as demanding as other mountains on this list. Most round trips to the summit usually last four days/three nights, and the small time that you spend at a relatively low height means that the acclimatization is not a big factor.

3. Berg Damavand

Height: 5,610 m (18.406 ft) Place: Iran, Asia range: Alborz

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Since the volcano is only 66 km northeast of the capital Tehran, it is also considered to be a fairly accessible summit. There are at least 16 known routes to the summit with different levels of difficulty. Some are challenging climbing routes, while most are only hard and arduous hikes with small climbing passages.

Most of the guided expeditions last about seven days with one or two rest days for acclimatization.

4. Pico de Orizaba

Height: 5,636 m (18.491 ft) Place: Mexico, North America area: Transmexican volcanic bonds

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The Pico de Orizaba is the highest mountain of Mexico and the third highest North America. The volcano, located at the eastern end of the transmexican volcanic beam, is currently inactive, but not gone out. The last outbreak took place in the 19th century.

The height is a problem and some skills such as ice ax, crampons and rope work are required. However, the Pico de Orizaba is not considered a particularly difficult climb. Most climbs last almost a week and should include acclimatization and rest days.

5. Elbrusberg

Height: 5,642 m (18,510 ft) Location: Russia, Europe Rang: Caucasus

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As a member of Seven Summits, Elbrus is one of the more famous mountains in this list. The twin peaks of the Elbrus are located in southern Russia near the border with Georgia and raise almost 1,000 m (3,280 feet) over the surrounding peaks of the Caucasus.

The two peaks of the mountain are punched volcanic workers that make the Elbrus a double cone volcano. The higher western summit is 5,642 m (18,510 feet), while the lower east summit is 5,621 m (18,442 feet).

I recently climbed the Elbrus as part of an eight -day climbing of the western summit with the 7 Summits Club. Some skills in dealing with ice cream pimples, crampons and rope work are required.

• ascent of the Elbrus: My second seven summit
• Elbrus equipment list: Everything you need to climb Europe's highest peak

6. Kilimanjaro

Height: 5,895 m (19,341 ft) Place: Tanzania, Africa range: none - free -standing

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Another member of the Seven Summits, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, is probably the most famous member of the Vulcan Seven Summits. The Kilimanjaro is the highest free -standing mountain in the world, which means that it is not connected to a mountain range. I hiked there in 2010 and, to say the least, I was inspiring - it really aroused my love for high -lying mountains.

The Kilimanjaro is a beautiful mountain with countless landscapes and climate zones, each with its own flora and fauna. The ascents start in the thick and lush rainforest, followed by a bush landscape with a low bush. A dry and rocky, almost moon -like landscape deviates to about 4,000 m (13,100 ft) before a very fine glacier scream is formed on summit day.

The most popular mountain on this list can be climbed in four days, but six to seven are more common, more pleasant and safer. We recommend the various options of G Adventures.

• climbing of the Kilimanjaro: Africa's highest summit
• Training for the Kilimanjaro: 7 tips for a successful summit

7. Ojos del Salado

Height: 6,893 m (22,615 ft) Location: Chile/Argentina, South America range: Andes

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ojos del Salado is located on the Argentine-Chilean border and is the highest of the seven volcanic peaks. It is also the second highest mountain outside the Himalaya, after the 630 km (390 miles) further south of Aconcagua, which makes him a member of the seven second summit.

Due to its proximity to the Atacama desert (the dryest place on earth), the conditions on the mountain are quite dry all year round. Still expect snow on the slopes because it can fall all year round due to the exposed slopes of the volcano.

ojos del Salado is far from the most demanding mountain on this list in terms of time, perseverance and commitment. Expeditions usually last between 15 and 19 days.

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cover picture: Kiril Rusev

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