Caradhras

The Redhorn Pass

The Fellowship of the Ring · Third Age 3019 · show on the map

Caradhras and its surroundings on the parchment map of Middle-earth
Caradhras on the parchment map. Open this spot on the interactive map to pan, zoom or switch to the satellite view.

Caradhras, the Redhorn (Barazinbar in Khuzdul), is the northernmost and tallest of the three peaks above Moria. The Fellowship attempts to cross the Redhorn Pass over its shoulder but is driven back by blizzard and malice — whether from the cruel mountain itself or from Sauron. Their failure on the pass forces the fateful decision to go under the mountains through Moria.

Figures: Gandalf, Aragorn, the Fellowship

PlaceCaradhras
BookThe Fellowship of the Ring
DateThird Age 3019
Map x, y3973, 1447

Routes passing through

7 traced routes run within 150 map-pixels of here:

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