Mount Abuna Yosef

Mount Abuna Yosef rises to 4,260 meters in the Ethiopian Highlands, forming part of the Lasta massif with steep slopes and alpine vegetation.

The mountain region contains four ancient churches built inside caves, including the Yemrehana Krestos Church constructed during the Zagwe dynasty period.

The elevation holds religious importance for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, featuring multiple religious buildings and traditional ceremonies throughout the year.

Wandatch town, situated at 3,500 meters elevation along the Kobo-Lalibela road, provides the main access point to the mountain trails.

The mountain provides critical habitat for Ethiopian wolves and Gelada baboons, while supporting rare high-altitude plant species like Erica arborea.

Location: Semien Wollo Zone

Elevation above the sea: 4,260 m

GPS coordinates: 12.14196,39.18362

Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51