10 Hidden Gem Mountain Views in Europe

The Best Mountain Views in Europe without crowds

This is not another list of famous European viewpoints with queues, parking stress and too many selfie sticks.

Instead, I chose ten mountain views based on my 30 years of experience in hiking in the mountains around Europe. All of these selected mountains stayed in my head because they felt quieter, wilder and exceptionally beautiful. Some are easy. Some are serious. All of them are worth knowing about.

I have visited all of these mountain views myself so I am sharing with you my personal experience and all practical information you need.

Get a free Guide with 10 Hidden Gem Mountain Views in Europe

I picked ten exceptionally beautiful mountain viewpoints across Europe where you can still escape the biggest crowds. The guide covers both easy hikes and serious mountain challenges. Each viewpoint includes images, route maps, practical details, accommodation tips and stories from my own trips.

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You will get the PDF for free. As a bonus, I will also send you one or two useful emails a month with new mountain routes, inspiration from Scandinavia and honest lessons from trips that did not always go perfectly. No daily emails. No bullshit.

    By requesting the guide, you will also join The Best Viewpoints newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read my Privacy Policy. Some accommodation links in the guide are affiliate links.

    Three benefits of my guide

    Personally selected viewpoints

    These are not random internet recommendations. I chose these specific views based on my 30 years of experience in the mountains and these are the ones that I will never forget and I always recommend to friends and would happily visit again.

    Practical information

    Each mountain includes elevation, elevation gain, distance, difficulty, best season, crowd level, camping, accommodation and a route map.

    Honest personal stories

    You will also meet sandals on Mount Olympus, a frozen via ferrata in Bosnia, a Norwegian proposal interrupted by a dog and a few other moments that did not go completely according to plan.

    Who made this guide?

    My name is Jarda Zaoral. I am a photographer, outdoor writer and the person behind The Best Viewpoints.

    My mountain obsession became serious when I climbed the highest point of every European country during my European Peaks project. Since then, I have continued searching for the viewpoints, routes and outdoor experiences that are genuinely worth the effort.

    This guide contains ten of the mountain views I recommend most often.

    Which hidden gem will you choose first?

    Get the free guide, explore the ten viewpoints and tell me which mountain tempted you most.

    Get a free Guide with 10 Hidden Gem Mountain Views in Europe

    I picked ten exceptionally beautiful mountain viewpoints across Europe where you can still escape the biggest crowds. The guide covers both easy hikes and serious mountain challenges. Each viewpoint includes images, route maps, practical details, accommodation tips and stories from my own trips.

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    You will get the PDF for free. As a bonus, I will also send you one or two useful emails a month with new mountain routes, inspiration from Scandinavia and honest lessons from trips that did not always go perfectly. No daily emails. No bullshit.

      By requesting the guide, you will also join The Best Viewpoints newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read my Privacy Policy. Some accommodation links in the guide are affiliate links.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is the guide really free?
      Yes. Enter your email, confirm it and you can download the PDF immediately.
      What will I receive after downloading it?
      You will also receive The Best Viewpoints newsletter. I usually send one useful email on the first Thursday of each month, plus an occasional extra email if something genuinely exciting happens.
      Can I unsubscribe?
      Yes, at any time. Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link.
      Are all the routes easy?
      No. The guide includes everything from easy walks to serious mountain and glacier challenges. Every viewpoint has a difficulty rating, but you must still check current conditions and honestly assess your own experience.