From Ireland's 214-meter Cliffs of Moher to China's vertical peaks in Zhangjiajie, these natural formations mark Earth's most notable vertical landscapes. The collection spans coastal features like Dover's white chalk cliffs and inland monuments such as Yosemite's El Capitan. Notable sites include Norway's Preikestolen, Hawaii's Kalaupapa cliffs reaching 1,010 meters, and Pakistan's Trango Towers, the world's highest vertical cliffs.
County Clare, Ireland
These limestone walls rise 214 meters above the Atlantic Ocean and extend for 14 kilometers along the western Irish coast.
Kent, England
These limestone cliffs rise 110 meters high and extend for 13 kilometers along the English coast toward the Channel.
Rogaland, Norway
Granite formation with 604 meter high flat viewing platform above Lysefjord with a square 25 meter wide surface.
Molokai, Hawaii, United States
These massive coastal walls on the northern shore rise over 3,000 feet directly from the Pacific Ocean surface.
Normandy, France
The white limestone rock formations rise 90 meters above the Atlantic Ocean and form three distinct stone arches along the coast.
County Donegal, Ireland
The 601-meter sea cliffs drop vertically into the Atlantic Ocean and are accessible through hiking paths.
Rauma, Norway
The vertical rock face rises to 1100 meters and represents a major destination for mountain climbers.
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Granite peaks in the Karakoram range reaching over 6000 meters with rock walls exceeding 1000 meters in height.
Nullarbor Plain, Australia
These 90-meter limestone cliffs extend for 200 kilometers along the southern coast of the Australian continent.
Minnesota, United States
Red volcanic rock cliffs rise 200 feet straight above Lake Superior. Visitors can look across the large expanse of water.
Madeira, Portugal
The 1818 meter mountain summit provides views of steep rock walls and the central massif of the island.
California, United States
Granite monolith with a 3,000-foot vertical wall in Yosemite Valley. Major destination for rock climbing in North America.
Utah, United States
A 1,488-foot rock formation with steep cliffs and hiking trails in Zion National Park built on red sandstone.
Algarve, Portugal
Natural limestone sea cavity with a ceiling opening that allows sunlight to illuminate the interior space.
California, USA
A 90-mile coastal stretch between Monterey and San Luis Obispo featuring granite cliffs, redwood forests and the Pacific Coast Highway.
Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe
These red sandstone rocks rise 180 meters above the landscape of the Runde River valley in southern Zimbabwe.
Mdina, Malta
These 250-meter limestone formations rise above the Mediterranean Sea, revealing distinct geological layers along the coast.
Bohuslän, Sweden
Group of over thousand islands along the Swedish west coast featuring tall granite rocks and traditional fishing villages.
Cornwall, England
An 80-ton granite boulder perched on a coastal cliff that moves when touched despite its massive size.
Shaanxi, China
Climbers use metal chains for safety while ascending the 2154-meter summit via steep steps and rock walls.
Washington, United States
The mountain peak in the Cascade Range reaches an elevation of 5,596 feet. The observation points offer views of Mount Rainier and regional summits.
Tasman Bay, New Zealand
This round granite formation resulted from geological forces millions of years ago that split the rock into two equal parts.
Washington, United States
The forest path follows the North Fork Skokomish River, providing views of rock walls and water rapids.
Western Cape, South Africa
This 1086-meter national park contains over 2000 plant species and offers 360-degree views of the metropolis and ocean.
Hunan, China
The park contains more than 3000 sandstone columns that rise up to 300 meters into the sky.
