Where do the heights come from?

For Switzerland from swissALTI3D lidar at 2 metres, for the rest of the world from the global Copernicus GLO-30 model at 30 metres. The terrain is real, not drawn.

Can a large model be printed?

Yes. If the model is larger than the printer bed, we split it into tiles that fit together seamlessly into one plate.

Are the figures to scale?

No, figures are decorative and larger than at true scale so you can see them. The climber goes on the steepest wall near the summit and the hut on a gentle slope.

Does it need supports?

Terrain, side walls, rim and bottom form one watertight solid that prints without supports.

3D mountain model from real terrain — Matterhorn, Hoverla, any peak

How the mountain model is made

We take real elevation data (swissALTI3D 2 m lidar for Switzerland and the global Copernicus GLO-30 model) and build a watertight solid: terrain, rocky sides, rim and bottom as one object that prints without supports. Plates larger than the printer bed are split into seamless tiles.

Climber figures and huts are placed automatically: the climber finds the steepest wall near the summit, the hiker stands on a levelled spot, the hut sits on a gentle slope. Satellite imagery gives a photo preview and a painting guide.

Who a 3D mountain model is for

People who reached the summit

Hoverla, Pip Ivan or Mont Blanc on a shelf recalls a specific day, route and people. The model shows the ridge you walked and the slope where you pitched the tent.

Climbers and hikers who still dream

A model of Everest, Kilimanjaro or the Matterhorn becomes a goal on the desk. Climber and hut figures show the scale and add a story.

Clubs, guides and tour operators

Relief of a hiking area helps explain the route to a group, and a printed summit makes a gift for participants or a race prize.

How to order a mountain model

Pick a summit from the list or a point on the map and set the area size.
Set the rim, side walls, climber and hut figures, and look at the 3D preview for free.
Download the file to print on your own printer, or message us: print and painting price is calculated individually for the size.

Questions about mountain models

Where do the heights come from?: For Switzerland from swissALTI3D lidar at 2 metres, for the rest of the world from the global Copernicus GLO-30 model at 30 metres. The terrain is real, not drawn.
Can a large model be printed?: Yes. If the model is larger than the printer bed, we split it into tiles that fit together seamlessly into one plate.
Are the figures to scale?: No, figures are decorative and larger than at true scale so you can see them. The climber goes on the steepest wall near the summit and the hut on a gentle slope.
Does it need supports?: Terrain, side walls, rim and bottom form one watertight solid that prints without supports.

3D model of any mountain on Earth