Mountain Symbol
⛰ is the mountain symbol (Unicode U+26F0) used to represent terrain, travel, or locations.
U+26F0
The ⛰ symbol is a simple mountain icon you can use in text, design mockups, and UI. It’s commonly associated with geography, hikes, and scenic locations. This page helps you copy it quickly and use the correct Unicode details.
Mountain Symbol Meaning
⛰ (Mountain) is a map symbol that visually represents a mountain or elevated terrain. It’s often used to label places, suggest hiking or outdoor activities, and add a scenic or adventurous tone to messages. In maps and location-based content, it can indicate mountainous regions, viewpoints, or routes. In design and writing, it works as a lightweight icon for travel themes, nature categories, and outdoor event promotions. Because it’s a standalone character, it’s convenient for inline use in headings, captions, and simple UI elements where you want a clear geographic cue without adding an image.
Common uses
- •Labeling a destination or region on a map-style graphic
- •Indicating hiking, trekking, or outdoor adventure content
- •Adding a scenic icon to travel posts and itinerary text
- •Marking mountainous terrain or elevation on infographics
- •Decorating UI elements like badges, filters, or category icons
Examples
⛰ Mountain Symbol Copy & Unicode Info
- ⛰Road trip day 3: ⛰ views all the way up the pass.
- ⛰Trail status: clear skies near ⛰ this morning.
- ⛰Choose your route: forest loop or ⛰ summit climb.
- ⛰New location added: Riverside near the ⛰ range.
- ⛰Weekend plans: sunrise hike ⛰ and coffee after.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+26F0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⛰ | |
| HTML Code | ⛰ | |
| CSS | \26F0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9968 | |
| Decimal | 9968 |
How to type Mountain Symbol (⛰)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9968 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 26F0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 26F0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 26f0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⛰ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Mountain symbol mean?
⛰ (Mountain) is a map symbol that visually represents a mountain or elevated terrain. It’s often used to label places, suggest hiking or outdoor activities, and add a scenic or adventurous tone to messages. In maps and location-based content, it can indicate mountainous regions, viewpoints, or routes. In design and writing, it works as a lightweight icon for travel themes, nature categories, and outdoor event promotions. Because it’s a standalone character, it’s convenient for inline use in headings, captions, and simple UI elements where you want a clear geographic cue without adding an image.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ⛰?
The mountain symbol ⛰ has Unicode codepoint U+26F0.
How can I copy ⛰ reliably for documents or websites?
Copy the character ⛰ directly from this page, or use the HTML entity ⛰ depending on where you’re pasting it.
Can I use ⛰ in JavaScript?
Yes. You can use the JavaScript escape sequence \\u{26F0}.
Where is ⛰ most useful?
It’s commonly used in map and travel-related text, outdoor event posts, and UI where you want a simple mountain/terrain indicator.