As of 2026-10-12, Changtang National Protected Area tops the list with 5,000 m.
- #1 Changtang National Protected Area — 5,000 m
protected area and natural reserve in Tibet, China
Chang Tang National Nature Reserve lies in the northern Tibetan Plateau. It is the third-largest land nature reserve in the world, after the Northeast Greenland National Park and Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, with an area of over 334,000 km2 (129,000 mi2), making it bigger than 183 countries. Administratively, it lies in Xainza County and Biru County of the Nagqu Prefecture. With the more recently established adjoining reserves listed below there is now a total of... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #2 Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary — 4,000 m
nature reserve in India
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is a nature reserve in Gangtok district, Sikkim, India. It is situated around the area adjoining Lake Tsomgo and covers an area of about 31 km2 (12 sq mi). It harbours orchids and rhododendrons interspersed among tall junipers and taller silver firs. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #3 Zangezur Sanctuary — 3,904 m source Wikidata
- #4 Karakul — 3,900 m
lake in Tajikistan
Karakul or Qarokul is an endorheic lake, 25 km (16 mi) in diameter, located within a 52 km (32 mi) impact crater. It is located in the Tajik National Park in the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #5 Antisana National Park — 3,877 m
a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Napo Province, Quijos Canton and Archidona Canton
Antisana Ecological Reserve is a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Napo Province, Quijos Canton and Archidona Canton. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #6 Aragats Alpine Sanctuary — 3,500 m source Wikidata
- #7 Mount Mishodaghi — 3,155 m
mountain in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Mishoodaghi Mount is a mountain range in East Azerbaijan province of Iran. It is located between Tasouj, Marand, and Shabestar cities. Mishodaghi peak has several peaks including: Ali-Alamdar, Falak daghi, Kooseh-Baba, and Uzoun-Bel. Yam Ski Resort is located in northern foothills of Mishodaghi. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #8 Sexten Dolomites — 3,152 m
mountain range in South Tyrol, Italy
The Sexten Dolomites is a mountain range and a nature reserve in South Tyrol, Italy. The nature park was renamed in 2010 to Naturpark Drei Zinnen – Parco Naturale Tre Cime. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #9 Pic de Setut — 2,867 m
mountain in Andorra
source Wikidata - #10 Las Orquídeas National Natural Park — 2,801 m
National park in Colombia
Las Orquídeas National Natural Park is a national park in the Cordillera Occidental, Colombia. Established in 1974, the park encompasses 287.53 km2 (111.02 mi2) on the western slopes of Colombia's Cordillera Occidental. Read more on Wikipedia.
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