Everyone knows the highest mountain in the world: at 8,848 meters above sea level, it is Mount Everest. It is located in the Himalayas, in a way the capital of mountain enthusiasts. Mount Everest is one of 14 eight-thousanders on our planet. But there are many more records on Earth that are less well known, even through geography lessons. That’s why we have 17 quiz questions for you that revolve around mountain ranges and mountains. Try our global records quiz!
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In May 1953, the summit of Mount Everest was conquered for the first time. 25 years later, Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler scaled the mountain without an oxygen mask, which was another record. Over 8,500 people have already reached the summit of Mount Everest. However, the record-breaking mass tourism around the mountain has led to a number of problems: More than 300 mountain enthusiasts have died on the way there or back. In addition, an enormous amount of garbage is produced.
Other mountains do not have to contend with such problems, but with others. For example, the Brocken, the highest mountain in Saxony-Anhalt, is struggling with fire in the 2022 season due to prolonged drought, the Fichtelberg in Saxony with forest dieback and the Zugspitze in Bavaria with the decline of permafrost. These three examples show: Climate change is also affecting the mountain ranges and mountains of our world. They need our protection.
As a rule, the mountains and peaks of our planet are sensitive habitats that are ideal for hiking and other sporting activities such as climbing or rafting. According to surveys, over 8.3 million people in Central Europe went hiking frequently in recent years.
Are you ready for a quiz climbing tour? Then start the global records quiz about the highest mountains in the world!
19. December 25, 12:00 – Ines Walk
