Belarus' 347m high point posed no challenge to ascend, but it did involve a bit of bureaucratic red-tape for me to actually get there....

It was time for my final high point in the Baltic states. Rather fittingly, we arrived as the sun was setting on a gorgeous September...

Despite its low height, I was amazed to discover that the second-highest point of the Balkans is the home of a small ski resort in the...

After completing Finland's highpoint Halti, it was time to travel to the #Baltic states to get the final few ticked off before Russia....

This would be my last peak in this stint of the journey. So Kékes was a nice easy one to finish with. Quick Summary • Starting point - ...

We were now in a part of Europe that traditional Western tourism doesn't seem to reach. Added to that we were heading to a location right...

Not only is this the second mountain called Mount Olympus this trip but it was also our second military compound in two consecutive peaks...

As Turkey is a transcontinental state, this peak is not the national high point but just the highest mountain in the European part of the...

Interestingly for the lowest peak on the list and the smallest country reconsidered by the UN - the Vatican city actually has no less...

Having managed to string a load of cheap flights together I had worked out a schedule that I was able to attempt to get 6 high points...

When visiting the city of San Marino it is easy to see the appeal of why it was chosen for a location of a fortified settlement. The...

We realized about a week or two before visiting Monaco that we could get there around the same time as the Formula 1 Grand Prix was on....

The highest point on mainland Portugal, but despite its height, it is actually one of the more unadventurous ones on the list. There is a...

Final one of the day. Quick Summary • Start point - Kneiff • Route taken - None • Total ascent - Minimal • Total length - Minimal • Total...

Quick Summary • Starting point - Signal de Botrange • Route taken - None • Total ascent - Minimal • Total length - Minimal • Total time...

This was our first high point of three this day. The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg high points are all quite close so it made sense...