Kuh-e Shashgal
| Kuh-e Shashgal | |
|---|---|
  Kuh-e Shashgal Location within Afghanistan | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,290 m (20,640 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,758 m (5,768 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 35°55′50″N 71°4′50″E / 35.93056°N 71.08056°E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Afghanistan |
District | Kuran wa Munjan |
| Parent range | Hindu Kush |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | unclimbed |
| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
Kuh-e Shashgal (also known as Gory Shashgal[2][3] or Mount Shashgal (Persian: کوه ششگل))[4] is a mountain peak in the Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan, near the eastern border of the country. It has a height of 6,290 m (20,640 ft) and a prominence height of 1,758 m (5,768 ft).[1] It is also known for being the isolation parent of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
As of February 2026, there has been no recorded ascents on this mountain.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Kuh-e Shashgal - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ↑ "Gory Shashgal' (Shashgal Gory) Map, Weather and Photos - Afghanistan: mountains - Lat:35.9583 and Long:71.1067". www.getamap.net. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ↑ Hofer, Tom. "Alle Berge, Gipfel aus Afghanistan hoeher als 5000m". Deine Berge - Hütten, Touren, Gipfel (in German). Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ↑ "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
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