Record SL-851573 · Wikidata Q18628361
Kuh-e Shashgal
Ultra
Elevation
6,290
m
20,636 ft
Prominence
1,758 m
Isolation
28.0 km
Coordinates
35.9304° N,
71.0794° E
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaKuh-e Shashgal (also known as Gory Shashgal or Mount Shashgal (Persian: کوه ششگل)) 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). 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.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| kwshan mjnan | 6,130 m | S 198° | 4.6 km |
| Kōh-e Shashgal | 5,432 m | NE 45° | 4.8 km |