The smallest officially registered mountain in the world is Mount Wycheproof in Victoria, Australia. It is often cited in reference works and travel sources as holding this distinction.
Basic facts
Mount Wycheproof rises only about 43 meters (around 141 feet) above the surrounding plain. Its summit is roughly 143–148 meters above sea level, which is lower than many city skyscrapers.
Location and setting
The mountain is part of the Terrick Terrick Range in the small rural town of Wycheproof, in the state of Victoria, Australia. The town is effectively built on the slopes and summit area of the mountain, emphasizing how modest its relief is compared with the flat surrounding landscape.
“Smallest” vs definition of mountain
There is no single global standard that defines exactly what height makes a “mountain,” so some sources debate whether Wycheproof is more a hill than a mountain. Despite this, it is widely described and locally promoted as the world’s smallest officially registered mountain.
