The Misty Mountains as seen in the prologue to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). A mountain range in the South Island of New Zealand stands in for Tolkien's fictional location.

In J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world of Middle-earth, the Misty Mountains (also known by its Sindarin name of Hithaeglir - misspelled as Hithaiglin on the original Lord of the Rings map - and as the Mountains of Mist) is a fictional mountain range, running for 795 miles (1280 kilometres) from north to south, between Eriador and the valley of the Great River, Anduin, and from Mount Gundabad in the far north to Methedras in the south. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted movie or television program. ... Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted movie or television program. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... The South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ... J. R. R. Tolkien in 1972, in his study at Merton Street (from by H. Carpenter) John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (January 3, 1892 – September 2, 1973) is best known as the author of The Hobbit and its sequel The Lord of the Rings. ... A fantasy world is a type of fictional universe in which magic or other similar powers work. ... A map of the Northwestern part of Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age, courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Arda. ... Sindarin is an artificial language (or conlang) developed by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy saga by the British author J. R. R. Tolkien, his most popular work and a sequel to his popular fantasy novel The Hobbit. ... The most general definition of a mountain range is a group of mountains bordered by lowlands. ... Eriador is a large region in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, the Anduin or Great River of Wilderland is the longest river in the Third Age (the original Sindarin name means Long River), rising east of the Misty Mountains and flowing south through Wilderland and eastern Gondor. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Mount Gundabad is a mountain at the northern end of the Misty Mountains. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Methedras or Metheadras is the southernmost peak of the Misty Mountains, that lay above Isengard in the valley of Nan Curunír. ...

Further geographical description

Their most important peaks are Caradhras, Carn Dûm, Celebdil, Fanuidhol, Mount Gundabad and Methedras. In the fictional universe of J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth, Caradhras, also called the Redhorn (the literal English translation of the Sindarin name), is one of the mightiest peaks in the Misty Mountains. ... Celebdil (Sindarin), also known as Zirakzigil (Khuzdul) or Silvertine is a fictional mountain from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... Fanuidhol (Sindarin), also known as Bundushathûr (Khuzdul) or Cloudyhead is a fictional mountain from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ...

Location

Location of the Misty Mountains in Middle-earth

The northernmost peak of the Misty Mountains was Mount Gundabad, where according to legend Durin (eldest of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves) awoke, though it was now an abode of Orcs. The greatest Dwarven realm in Middle-Earth, Khazad-dûm, was located at the midpoint of the Misty Mountains. The three peaks that were part of Khazad-dûm were Caradhras (Redhorn), Celebdil (Silvertine) and Fanuidhol (Cloudyhead). Inside Celebdil, the Dwarves built the Endless Stair, from the foundations of the mountain to the top of it. The southernmost peak of the Misty Mountains was Methedras (Last Peak). Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2000x1887, 166 KB) Map shows location of w:Misty Mountains in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth marked in red. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2000x1887, 166 KB) Map shows location of w:Misty Mountains in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth marked in red. ... A map of the Northwestern part of Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age, courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Arda. ... Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ... The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, The Endless Stair rose from the lowest dungeon of Moria to Durins Tower at the summit of Celebdil. ...

Routes through the Misty Mountains

The most important passes are the High Pass and the Redhorn Pass. There was also a pass at the source of the Gladden. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fiction of Middle-earth, the High Pass is a pass over the Misty Mountains. ... In the fictional universe of J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth, Caradhras, also called the Redhorn (the literal English translation of the Sindarin name), is one of the mightiest peaks in the Misty Mountains, beneath which lay the Redhorn Pass attempted by the Nine Walkers on their quest for... This article is about the fictional river Gladden. ...

Routes around the Misty Mountains

The Gap of Rohan was the valley (probably of the River Isen) between the southernmost peaks of the Misty Mountains and the northernmost of the White Mountains. There may have been a gap between Mount Gundabad in the Misty Mountains and the westernmost extremity of the Grey Mountains, though published maps differ on this point. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Gap of Rohan is the opening between the mountain ranges of the Misty Mountains and the White Mountains. ... The White Mountains, a loose translation of the Sindarin Ered Nimrais (White-horn mountains), is a fictional mountain range in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Ered Mithrin or Grey Mountains was a large mountain range to the north of Rhovanion. ...

Inhabitants

Under the Misty Mountains are the former Dwarf realm of Moria and the Orc mines in which Bilbo Baggins stumbles across the One Ring. Rivendell was hidden in the foothills of the Misty Mountains at the western end of the High Pass. Carn Dûm, where the Witch-King of Angmar resided for several centuries in the Third Age, lay between a western spur of the northern extreme of the mountains, known as the Mountains of Angmar. Isengard lay centred around the tower of Orthanc in Nan Cúrunir between the arms of Methedras. The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world, Middle-earth, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) is the name given to the underground city, mines, and connected tunnels that run through the central Misty Mountains. ... Orcs in Moria, from the 1978 animated film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. ... Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... The ring-inscription appearing to Isildur (top) and Frodo (bottom) in Peter Jacksons The Fellowship of the Ring. ... Location of Rivendell in Middle-earth marked in red Rivendell (Sindarin: Imladris) is an Elven outpost in Middle-earth, a fictional realm created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Carn Dûm was the capital of Angmar. ... The Witch-king of Angmar, aka Lord of the Nazgûl or the Black Captain, is the chief of the Ringwraiths of Middle-earth. ... Location of Isengard in Middle-earth marked in red In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Isengard, a translation of the Sindarin Angrenost, was a large fortress. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Orthanc is the black tower of Isengard. ...

History

The great Dwarven realm of Khazad-dûm was once established beneath the Misty Mountains, but the unearthing of a Balrog (Durin's Bane) in Third Age 1981 led to the desertion of this realm by Dwarves, though Orcs and other creatures came to dwell under the Misty Mountains. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world, Middle-earth, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) is the name given to the underground city, mines, and connected tunnels that run through the central Misty Mountains. ... Spoiler warning: The Balrog from Peter Jacksons The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Balrogs are fictional demon-like creatures from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... Durins Bane from Peter Jacksons The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. ...

Origins

The Misty Mountains were created by Melkor who wanted to make it difficult for Oromë, who often rode across Middle-Earth hunting, to pass. Morgoth Bauglir (Morgoth means The Dark Enemy, Bauglir is The Constrainer), originally named Melkor (He Who Arises in Might), is a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Oromë is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ...

Third Age

The thirteen Dwarves, Gandalf and Bilbo Baggins used the High Pass to cross the Misty Mountains, and were captured by Orcs whilst crossing (see The Hobbit). Gandalf is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy epic, The Lord of the Rings. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

The Fellowship of the Ring tried to cross the Redhorn Pass (after rejecting the High Pass leading to Rhovanion as being watched by the Enemy, and the Gap of Rohan as taking the Fellowship too close to Isengard), but a blizzard forced it to go under the mountain instead of over it. The Nine Walkers faced the Balrog, Durin's Bane, that dwelt in the deserted realm of Khazad-dûm. Gandalf fell with the Balrog into the uttermost depths of Moria and fought the Balrog all the way up the Endless Stair, finally slaying it by throwing it from the peak of Celebdil, but sacrificed his own life by doing so. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Rhovanion or Wilderland was a large region of northern Middle-earth. ... Location of Isengard in Middle-earth marked in red In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Isengard, a translation of the Sindarin Angrenost, was a large fortress. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, The Endless Stair rose from the lowest dungeon of Moria to Durins Tower at the summit of Celebdil. ...

Others mentioning "Misty Mountains"

• Led Zeppelin recorded a song, "Misty Mountain Hop", which seems to have borrowed the name but little else from Tolkien. Several other Led Zeppelin songs contain Tolkien references.
• Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time also features a mountain range called the Mountains of Mist.