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Denali
#3 4.6 (834) Mountain peak

Denali

Famous for: North America’s 20,310-foot summit, immense glaciers, demanding climbing routes, and Alaska Range views.

Denali rises 20,310 feet in Alaska’s Denali National Park, with park-road wildlife viewing, glacier views, buses, and mountaineering history.

Adventure travelers serious hikers wildlife watchers
Free park entrance; buses, camping, flightseeing, and climbing permits cost extra. Explore Venue
El Panecillo
#4 4.6 (1,171) Mountain peak

El Panecillo

Ecuador
Famous for: Quito’s hilltop winged Virgin monument and sweeping views over the historic center and surrounding Andean mountains.

Visit El Panecillo in Quito for its winged aluminum Virgin, historic cistern, and city panoramas, with practical transport and accessibility tips.

Cityscape photographers Religious art enthusiasts First-time Quito visitors
Outdoor grounds free; monument interior requires a separate paid ticket. Explore Venue
El Peñón de Guatapé
#5 4.7 (3,716) Mountain peak

El Peñón de Guatapé

Colombia
Famous for: A towering granite monolith with approximately 740 steps and panoramic views across the Peñol–Guatapé reservoir.

Climb El Peñón de Guatapé’s 740 steps for reservoir views, with practical advice on admission, transport, timing, and the steep stairway near…

Stair-climbing adventurers Landscape photographers Medellín day-trippers
Paid stairway admission; check the official website for current tariffs. Parking and transport cost extra. Explore Venue
Festungsberg
#6 4.8 (15) Mountain peak

Festungsberg

Austria
Famous for: Salzburg’s fortress-crowned hill combines medieval Hohensalzburg, a historic funicular railway, and panoramic city and Alpine views.

Explore Salzburg’s Festungsberg for Hohensalzburg Fortress, Gothic chambers, a historic funicular, hillside walks, and sweeping views over the city.

Medieval history enthusiasts Panoramic-view photographers Families exploring Salzburg
Public hillside walks free; paid fortress admission, with ticket packages varying by funicular travel and interior access Explore Venue
Huayna Picchu
#7 4.8 (1,066) Mountain peak

Huayna Picchu

Peru
Famous for: Steep Inca stairways, mountainside terraces, and elevated views over Machu Picchu and the Urubamba gorge.

Climb Huayna Picchu above Machu Picchu for Inca stairways and Urubamba gorge views, with essential advice on permits, trail difficulty, and transport.

Experienced hikers Inca history enthusiasts Landscape photographers
Paid admission; Huayna Picchu Route 3-A permit required, with current rates by visitor category on the official ticket portal Explore Venue
Kahlenberg
#8 4.8 (1,623) Mountain peak

Kahlenberg

Austria
Famous for: Panoramic views over Vienna and the Danube, woodland hiking, and associations with the 1683 relief of Vienna.

Explore Kahlenberg in Vienna for Danube views, Vienna Woods trails, the 1683 relief-of-Vienna story, and bus 38A access from Heiligenstadt station.

Day hikers Panorama photographers Military history enthusiasts
Outdoor viewpoint and public trails free; transport, refreshments, and any tower admission extra Explore Venue
Kapuzinerberg
#9 4.7 (143) Mountain peak

Kapuzinerberg

Austria
Famous for: Woodland walks above Salzburg, panoramic fortress views, a historic Capuchin monastery, and seventeenth-century defensive walls.

Walk Salzburg’s Kapuzinerberg for fortress views, a Capuchin monastery, historic walls, and woodland trails, with practical routes and access tips.

Urban hikers History enthusiasts Landscape photographers
Free access to public walking paths and viewpoints Explore Venue
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
#12 4.6 (200) Mountain peak

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

New Zealand
Famous for: Ancestral Māori pā earthworks, a summit memorial obelisk, and panoramic views across Auckland’s volcanic landscape.

Walk Auckland’s Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill for Māori pā earthworks, a summit obelisk, harbour views, and neighbouring Cornwall Park’s heritage.

History enthusiasts Urban walkers Landscape photographers
Free admission; no walking reservation required Explore Venue
Mönchsberg
#13 4.8 (171) Mountain peak

Mönchsberg

Austria
Famous for: Woodland walks, medieval fortifications and sweeping Salzburg views beside the clifftop Museum der Moderne.

Explore Mönchsberg above Salzburg: woodland walks, fortress views, medieval walls and modern art, with lift access directly from the historic old town.

Urban walkers Contemporary art lovers History enthusiasts
Free public walking paths; separate paid tickets for the Mönchsberg lift and Museum der Moderne Explore Venue
Morro da Urca
#14 4.9 (723) Mountain peak

Morro da Urca

Brazil
Famous for: Panoramic Guanabara Bay views, an Atlantic Forest hiking trail, and the historic cable-car connection to Sugarloaf Mountain.

Explore Morro da Urca in Rio de Janeiro: forest hiking, Guanabara Bay views, historic cable cars, and practical tips for continuing onward…

Day hikers Scenic photographers Families using cable cars
Forest trail free; cable-car travel paid, with current fares and ticket categories on the official website Explore Venue
Morro Dois Irmãos
#15 4.8 (124) Mountain peak

Morro Dois Irmãos

Brazil
Famous for: Twin granite peaks above Vidigal and a forest hike revealing Rio’s beaches, lagoon and coastal mountains.

Climb Morro Dois Irmãos above Vidigal for Rio’s coastal panorama, with trail advice, transport details, safety tips and realistic hiking timings.

Experienced day hikers Active couples Landscape photographers
Locally collected trail-access charges may apply; confirm at entry, with guides and local transport charged separately Explore Venue
Pedra Bonita
#16 4.9 (841) Mountain peak

Pedra Bonita

Brazil
Famous for: A forested summit hike overlooking Pedra da Gávea and São Conrado, beside Rio’s celebrated hang-gliding launch.

Hike Pedra Bonita in Rio de Janeiro for Atlantic Forest trails, Pedra da Gávea views, and hang-gliding launches above São Conrado’s sweeping…

Day hikers Landscape photographers Active families
Free summit-trail admission; transport and tandem flights charged separately Explore Venue
Phutuq K’usi
#17 4.2 (67) Mountain peak

Phutuq K’usi

Peru
Famous for: A demanding mountain ascent with elevated views of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, and the Vilcanota gorge.

Phutuq K'usi is a steep cloud-forest hike above Aguas Calientes, with ladder sections and sweeping views across to Machu Picchu.

Adventurers Experienced hikers Solo travelers
Free when the trail is open; no Machu Picchu entry ticket is required for this route. Explore Venue