Hrothgar (region)

Not to be confused with Wrothgar. For other uses, see Hrothgar.

Hrothgar (Cyrodilic: Rhogar or Rhodogar) is a mountainous region in south-central Skyrim. It forms the easternmost part of Whiterun Hold, although there is some overlap with Falkreath and the Rift. The Hrothgar region has sometimes been considered a hold in its own right, owing to its geographical and political isolation from the rest of Skyrim.

Functionally a northern branch of the Jeralls, the Hrothgar Mountains boast the highest peak in the known world, the Monahven, home to the ancient monastery of High Hrothgar.

The settlements of Low Hrothgar and Ivarstead sit in the lower reaches of Hrothgar, and from either place, the Seven Thousand Steps can be accessed. Other places of note include Athalvund, Guldun Rock, Orphan Rock, Ramprasandat, and Skybound Watch.