A Dark Forest mountain with a Lush Cave in Minecraft

10 Best Minecraft Mountain Seeds

A Dark Forest mountain with a Lush Cave in Minecraft

Mountains were overhauled in Minecraft's 1.18 Update, Caves and Cliffs Part 2. Our list of the best Minecraft mountain seeds is perfect if you want to explore these iconic geographic features in either Bedrock or Java.

From giant craters to towering heights and interesting landscapes, I've compiled a list of 10 of the coolest 1.21 mountain seeds available. Dive on in and explore the height of Minecraft's natural wonders.

10 Best Minecraft Mountain Seeds for Bedrock and Java

These ten seeds will leave both Bedrock and Java players reaching maximum build height in no time.

10 - Taiga River Mountains

Two large mountains in a Minecraft Taiga biome
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Seed: -1811330086926571774

This Taiga forest comes with two mountains. The first is a Frozen Peaks Mountain on the right side of the biome and the second is a Jagged Peaks Mountain on the left side. While traveling toward the Frozen Peaks mountain, you'll find a Lush Cave near its base. It's the perfect place to gather resources and experience to take on the mountains with.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Lush Cave: 307, 96Lush Cave: 307, 96
Icy Mountain: 380, 52Icy Mountain: 380, 52
Stone Mountain: 435, -243Stone Mountain: 435, -243

9 - Ancient Mountains

A large Stony Peaks mountain range in Minecraft
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Seed: -8221953700483465561

These mountains are large and lush with plenty of structures to explore. All players will find the mountain range itself with an exposed Lush Cave toward the top of one of the mountains on the left. Additionally, Java players will find six Ancient Cities scattered beneath the mountain range. In contrast, Bedrock players will have two Ancient Cities plus three villages and a Pillager Outpost.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Mountain Range: 138, 239Mountain Range: 138, 239
Exposed Lush Cave: 355, 193Exposed Lush Cave: 355, 193
Ancient City 1: -184, -43, 136Taiga Village 1: 105, 132
Ancient City 2: 104, -43, 216Ancient City 1: 440, -44, 520
Ancient City 3: 200, -44, 552Ancient City 2: 552, -43, 232
Ancient City 4: 392, -43, 408Snowy Village: 228, 676
Ancient City 5: 488, -43, 136Pillager Outpost: 551, 426
Ancient City 6: 808, -43, -152Taiga Village 2: 844, 189

8 - Savanna Badlands Mountain

A Minecraft mountain that is half Badlands and half Savanna biome
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Seed: 3792656665285198985

This seed begins on this split mountain. The trees from the Savanna and the nearby Forest biome can be used to craft tools to harvest the ores at the mountain's top. You'll easily find plenty of coal and enough iron to make armor and a set of tools.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Savanna Badlands Mountain: SpawnSavanna Badlands Mountain: Spawn

7 - Living Among Goats

A Minecraft mountain with goats and a small grassy crater
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Seed: 3861092098876439898

Goats make their home on this icy mountain range. Players spawn on a small patch of grass near the larger green crater of the mountain. If you want to go cave-diving for resources, visit either the ravine in the crater or the cavern on the right side of the mountain. Both have pools of water that make it easier for you to jump straight into them.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Mountain Crater: 103, -58Mountain Crater: 103, -58
Ravine: 87, 91, -33Ravine: 87, 91, -33
Cavern: -197, 237Cavern: -197, 237

6 - Lush Dark Forest Mountains

A Dark Forest mountain with a Lush Cave in Minecraft
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Seed: 8381963339316768901

A Dark Forest surrounds the right side of this mountain while Birch Forests surround the left. If you approach the mountain from the Dark Forest, you'll find a Lush Cave. Use bonemeal on the moss to cause it to turn the stone blocks of the mountain into even more moss. You'll quickly transform the mountain into a unique Lush mountain.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Dark Forest Mountains: -100, -30Dark Forest Mountains: -100, -30
Lush Cave: -93, 101, -18Lush Cave: -93, 101, -18

5 - Icy Pillager Mountain

A Pillager Outpost on a Minecraft mountain
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Seed: 1563710542573171721

This mountain is a marvelous icy wonder. It is surrounded by a large grove filled with Spruce Trees and snow, turning it into a lovely winter scene. Java players will find a Pillager Outpost on the side of the mountain. In contrast, Bedrock players will need to travel underneath it to reach an Ancient City.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Pillager Outpost: 25, 373Ancient City: 168, -43, 440

4 - Snowy Spruce Start

A snowy mountain covered in spruce trees
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Seed: -2269573339705698145

Spruce trees dot the snowy mountain that this world begins on. Plenty of mineable resources are scattered about the mountain, including an Ancient City hidden within it that only Java players can find. All players will find villages in the nearby biomes. It's a great seed for those wanting to experience life in the wilderness.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Snowy Spruce Mountain: SpawnSnowy Spruce Mountain: Spawn
Ancient City: 58, -42, 16Plains Village: 318, 85
Ruined Nether Portal: 71, 117, 133Plains Village 2: 8, -391
Taiga Village: -150, 153Trail Ruins: 66, 303

3 - Icy Pink Peaks

An Icy Peaks mountain in front of a Stony Peaks mountain
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Seed: -6025971354197572149

This seed truly has the best of everything Minecraft has to offer. A Cherry Grove biome filled with deep caverns covers several areas in front of the icy mountain. The icy mountain itself has several giant waterfalls and a large crater filled with even more cherry trees. A second mountain covered in snow and stone lurks in the background, filled with precious ores for anyone willing to traverse it.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Cherry Grove: -236, 200Cherry Grove: -236, 200
Cave Entrance: -248, 464Cave Entrance: -248, 464
Icy Peaks: -433, 449Icy Peaks: -433, 449
Cherry Crater: -500, 423Cherry Crater: -500, 423
Stony Mountain: -446, 697Stony Mountain: -446, 697

2 - Stone Colossus

A large set of Stony Mountains in a Minecraft Jungle biome
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Seed: -2635249355145419413

The Stony Peaks in this seed are gigantic and easily tower over everything around them. There are four of these colossal mountains covering the area around Spawn. Players will spawn directly on top of the first and can choose to remain there or walk over to one of the other three. The second of these mountains will contain a Plains Village in Java edition while Bedrock will have a Plains Village near one of the other mountains.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Stone Colossus: SpawnStone Colossus: Spawn
Stone Colossus 2: -14, 463Stone Colossus 2: -14, 463
Stone Colossus 3: 260, 432Stone Colossus 3: 260, 432
Stone Colossus 4: 400, 212Stone Colossus 4: 400, 212

1 - Mountainous Plains

A large Plains biome containing a few mountains in Minecraft.
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Seed: 4100221553038534378

Players have to cross a great Plain to uncover these mountains, but the destination is well worth the travel time. The mountain in the center is tall and stony, while the mountain on the right contains a beautiful crater with Forest and Cherry Grove biomes. The area itself contains many caverns, including one large cavern that will get you to Deepslate levels quickly. It's a great seed if you love mountains but also want some biodiversity in their area.

Key Java LocationsKey Bedrock Locations
Main Mountain: -10, 650Main Mountain: -10, 650
Cherry Grove Crater: -446, 661Cherry Grove Crater: -446, 661
Giant Cavern Entrance: -302, 494Giant Cavern Entrance: -302, 494
Plains Village: 32, -296Plains Village: 187, 662
Snowy Village: -304, 64Pillager Outpost: 392, 711

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