Olav Peak

Mount Olav rises to 1,969 meters above sea level on the volcanic archipelago, standing as the third highest peak among 117 mountains in Saint Helena.

The mountain bears witness to the 1961 volcanic eruption that transformed the landscape and required evacuation of local inhabitants from Tristan da Cunha.

Mount Olav represents a central navigational reference point for the inhabitants of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, the primary settlement of Tristan da Cunha.

Mountaineers access the peak through established routes, requiring registration at the Tristan da Cunha Tourist Office before attempting the ascent.

The mountain summit provides observation points for Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatrosses that nest along the volcanic slopes during breeding season.

GPS coordinates: -54.40708,3.34951

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:09