Mount Entoto, Mountain summit at 3200 meters in Shewa, Ethiopia.
Mount Entoto rises prominently above Addis Ababa, featuring dense eucalyptus forests that extend across its slopes and provide essential resources for local communities.
Emperor Menelik II selected Mount Entoto as his residence and constructed his palace there before establishing Addis Ababa as the new capital of Ethiopia.
The mountain holds religious importance with multiple monasteries, including Saint Raguel and Saint Mary churches, which represent Ethiopian Orthodox Christian heritage.
Visitors can access the mountain throughout the year, with hiking trails of varying difficulty levels and local guides available for educational tours.
The Ethiopian Space Science Society operates an astronomical observatory at the summit, conducting research and observations at 3200 meters elevation.
Location: Shewa
Location: Addis Ababa
Elevation above the sea: 3,200 m
GPS coordinates: 9.10809,38.81936
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
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