Mountains That Look Multicolored
Zhangye Danxia – China
These rainbow-striped hills are made from layered sandstone and minerals over millions of years—no filters needed.
Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) – Peru
Located in the Andes, its bold red, gold, and turquoise bands come from sedimentary layering and mineral deposits.
Landmannalaugar – Iceland
This volcanic region glows with reds, oranges, and greens due to rhyolite rock and geothermal activity beneath the surface.
Painted Hills – Oregon, USA
These rolling hills are banded with red, yellow, and black due to changing climate and ancient plant layers over millennia.
Ausangate Mountain – Peru
Not far from Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate’s surface also features bright mineral patterns, snow-capped peaks, and deep valleys.
Seven Colored Earths – Mauritius
Though not mountains, these small dunes are famed for their layered, rainbow-like colors caused by volcanic ash and weathering.
Hornocal – Argentina
Known as the “14-Color Mountain,” this remote marvel displays sharp layers of vibrant rock in zig-zagging geometric patterns.