Belukha Mountain, Mountain peak in Altai Republic, Russia
Rising to 4,506 meters, Belukha Mountain features two distinct peaks covered in glaciers and permanent snow near the borders of Russia and Kazakhstan.
The Tronov brothers completed the first recorded ascent of Belukha Mountain in 1914, establishing a southern route to reach the summit.
Local Altai communities regard this mountain as the center of their world, connecting it to spiritual beliefs and traditional customs.
Climbers must obtain special border zone permits two months before visiting and start their journey from the village of Tyungur.
Scientists extracted ice cores from Belukha Glacier between 2001 and 2003, revealing environmental records spanning several thousand years.
Location: Altai Republic
Location: East Kazakhstan Region
Location: Ust-Koksinsky District
Elevation above the sea: 4,506 m
Part of: Golden Mountains of Altai
GPS coordinates: 49.80707,86.58991
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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