Above about what elevation does altitude sickness typically occur?

2,500 metres.

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  1. 2,500 metres ✔
  2. 10,000 metres
  3. 500 metres

Why: Altitude sickness usually appears above about 2,500 metres, though some people feel it lower.

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Answer: 2,500 metres. Altitude sickness usually appears above about 2,500 metres, though some people feel it lower.

  1. Hiking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiking
    This typically occurs only above 2,500 metres (8,000 ft)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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