36 Astounding Mountain Views to Leave You in Awe ...

Mountain views have the power to take the breath away and to assuage the soul. Whatever the weather, there's just something magical and powerful about a mountain. And there's such diversity in mountain views around the world because, if there's one certain thing about Mother Nature, she's never boring.

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1. Montreux, Switzerland

Montreux, Switzerland Via Bliss

Practically anywhere in Switzerland you can wake up to glorious mountain views.

2. Mountain Lake at Nant Gwynant, Wales

Mountain Lake at Nant Gwynant, Wales Via Mountain lake

Wales - the land of song! There's always a welcome in the Welsh Valleys.

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3. Mount Denali, Alaska, USA

Mount Denali, Alaska, USA Via Mount McKinley with Pond

Aka Mount McKinley, Denali is the highest mountain in North America.

4. The Road to Monte Fitz Roy, on the Border between Argentina and Chile

The Road to Monte Fitz Roy, on the Border between Argentina and Chile Via the road to Fitz Roy ...

A stunning view of the South Patagonian Ice Field.

5. Blue Ridge Mountains, USA

Blue Ridge Mountains, USA Via notesformyfuturefarm.tumblr.com

Such beauty is always a sight to behold.

6. TROLLTUNGA, Norway

TROLLTUNGA, Norway Via Visit Lofthus, accomodation, hotel and ...

You need a head for heights for some of the best mountain views in Norway. This overhang - known as the Troll's Tongue - is 2,000 feet high.

7. Mountain Meadow, Oregon

Mountain Meadow, Oregon Via bluepueblo.tumblr.com

You could easily fill a huge photo album with stunning views of the Rockies.

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Mountain Meadow in Oregon is a tranquil slice of heaven where the air smells of pine and the skyline is dominated by the majestic Rockies. As the sun rises, the meadow is bathed in a golden hue, and wildflowers add splashes of color to the lush green landscape. It's a perfect spot for a reflective hike or a serene picnic. Nature lovers and photographers alike will find an endless canvas of inspiration here, with each trail offering its own unique tableau of the mountain splendor.

8. Mount Fuji and Lake Yamanaka, Japan

Mount Fuji and Lake Yamanaka, Japan Via Mt. Fuji

The enduring symbol of Japan, there are endless views of Mount Fuji and it's spectacular from all angles.

9. South Island, New Zealand

Via South Island, New Zealand – ...

New Zealand is the only other country in the world besides Norway to have a fjord coastline.

10. Tatra Mountains, Poland

Tatra Mountains, Poland Via Sweet home - Slovakia

The Tatra Mountains form part of the border between Poland and Slovakia.

11. The Dolomites, Italy

The Dolomites, Italy Via the power of a breaking ...

The Dolomites are recognizable by their rugged, narrow, sharp peaks.

12. Zermatt, Switzerland

Zermatt, Switzerland Via Amazing Pictures - Amazing Pictures ...

The views from trains through the high Alps are breathtaking.

13. Cradle Mountain, Australia

Cradle Mountain, Australia Via Das Lila Lied (The Lavender ...

Tasmania is one of the most scenic Australian states. Cradle Mountain lies in St. Clair Lake National Park.

14. Rainbow Mountains, China

Via Rainbow Mountains, China

Stunning rock formations in the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park.

15. Bhote Koshi in Nepal

Bhote Koshi in Nepal Via Enchanting Bhotekoshi

The Bhote Koshi is a river that runs between Tibet and Nepal in the Himalayas.

16. Gasherbrum-IV, Pakistan

Gasherbrum-IV, Pakistan Via Gasherbrum-IV, Karakoram, Pakistan

The most beautiful peak in the Karakoram Range.

17. Appalachians, USA

Appalachians, USA Via A little farm tucked away ...

Imagine the colors in fall when the leaves change.

18. Table Mountain, South Africa

Table Mountain, South Africa Via South Africa - Cape Town ...

Picture taken on a clear day when the mountain hasn't got a cloud for a tablecloth.

19. Klyuchevskaya Sopka Mountain, Russia

Klyuchevskaya Sopka Mountain, Russia Via Random Radness Vol.44

This mountain is the highest active volcano in Eurasia.

20. Grossglockner Pass and Glacier, Austria

Grossglockner Pass and Glacier, Austria Via fantasticviewpoint.com

I have actually been along this road and stood on the glacier at the end of it - when it was snowing! It was an incredible experience.

21. Tianmen Mountain Winding Road, China

Tianmen Mountain Winding Road, China Via China photos - Page 2 ...

Imagine the views!

22. Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Sound, New Zealand Via 120316_JTSg_7079_h.jpg

The serenity is incredible.

23. Blue Mountains, Australia

Blue Mountains, Australia Via Scenic Skyway, Scenic World, Blue ...

Part of the Great Dividing Range, the Blue Mountains are just north of Sydney. The formation in the center of the picture is called the Three Sisters.

24. Grenoble, France

Grenoble, France Via bucketlist

The view in both directions from the train windows is awesome.

25. Tianzi Mountains, China

Tianzi Mountains, China Via distractify.com

The inspiration for the Pandoran landscape in James Cameron's Avatar.

26. The Alps, Austria

The Alps, Austria Via alps

Some of the best mountain views in the world are in the European Alps.

27. Yading Nature Reserve - a Mountain Sanctuary and Major Tibetan Pilgrimage Site, Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve - a Mountain Sanctuary and Major Tibetan Pilgrimage Site, Sichuan, China Via DSC_3957

A mountain sanctuary and major Tibetan pilgrimage site.

28. Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Via Kibo Summit, Mount Kilimanjaro

Breathtaking by every definition of the word.

29. Connemara Mountains, Ireland

Connemara Mountains, Ireland Via Cottage At The Foothill Of ...

Just some of the greens that make up the 42 shades of green in the Emerald Isle.

30. Half Dome, Yosemite, CA

Half Dome, Yosemite, CA Via half dome hdr

Forbidding and awesome.

31. Ben Nevis and the Grey Corries, Scotland

Ben Nevis and the Grey Corries, Scotland Via Important Plant Areas (Scotland) | ...

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK.

32. Mount Everest, Nepal

Mount Everest, Nepal Via img.scoop.it

The Tallest Mountain in the World.

33. Mount Ararat, Turkey

Mount Ararat, Turkey Via pinterest.com

According to The Bible, this is where Noah's Ark came to rest.

34. Landmannalaugar, Iceland

Landmannalaugar, Iceland Via Holbrook Travel- Join an Expedition

The colors are due to minerals in the lava and thermal waters.

35. Milky Way over the Mont Blanc

Milky Way over the Mont Blanc Via Milky Way Over the Mont ...

Can you imagine the sight of the stars from such heights?

36. Ama Dablam, the Himalayas

Ama Dablam, the Himalayas Via Searching For Moonlight

Its name means "Mother's Necklace" and by moonlight, it's simply stunning.

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How do you not have any canadian Rockies.. Lake louise?

Really is breathtaking, thank you so much :)

Bas india mat dikha, Pagal insaano. Bewakoof. Behaya.

Mount Ararat actually belongs to Armenia, not Turkey. On the 1915 genocide, where the turkish attacked armenia they killed over 1.500.000 Armenians and they took most of their lands, including the amazing nature such as Mount Ararat.