The highest mountain range of the Eastern Alps
The most powerful mountain range in the Eastern Alps
To the east of the Rhine valley are the Eastern Alps. It lies on the territory of the following countries: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Austria, Germany and Slovenia. Although they are a little lower than the Western Alps, you can still find beautiful and massive mountain ranges here. Only one of them is higher than four thousand meters above sea level – Bernina. So let's look at the highest of them.
Bernina
The highest mountains of the Eastern Alps
Bernina is the highest mountain range in the Eastern Alps. There is also the only four thousand in the Eastern Alps – Piz Bernina (4,048 m above sea level). The mountains are located in Switzerland (the main point of St. Moritz) and Italy (the main point of Sondrio). Here you will find several beautiful glaciers and lakes. Both countries are connected by an alpine road with the famous Bernina Pass (2,328 m above sea level) continue reading
Ortles
The beautiful mountains of the Eastern Alps
Ortles is the second highest mountain range in the Eastern Alps. The highest peak is Ortler (3,905m asl), followed by nearly one hundred of three thousanders. You will also find the largest glacier of the East Alps – Ghiaciao dei Forni. Most of this mountain range is situated in the Stelvio National Park. The most famous road of the entire Alps lead across the Stelvio pass continue reading
High Tauern
The highest Austrian mountains
The High Tauern are the highest Austrian mountains. The highest peak is Grossglockner. You can also find here the most famous Austrian waterfall – Krimmel and the most famous Austrian road. It is a beautiful mountain landscape with lots of hiking trails and a range of three thousanders peaks continue reading
Ötztal Alps
Mountains with the most glaciers in Austria
Ötztal Alps are among the most beautiful mountains in Austria. Mainly due to the massive glaciation (the largest in the entire Eastern Alps) and hundreds of threethousands peaks. Centre of the Austrian part of mountains are three long valleys Kaunertal, Pitztal and Oetztal,which is with its sixty seven kilometers in length the longest side valley in Austria. It is a paradise for tourists from early spring to autumn and for skiers in winter. Also the highest mountain in Tyrol – Wildspitze lies here. Picturesque villages, herds of cows and lots of waterfalls give Ötztal Alps unmistakable charm. continue reading
Zillertal Alps
The third highest mountain in Austria
The Zillertal Alps is one of the highest mountain ranges in Austria. The highest peak is Hochfeiler (3,510m asl), which is among the highest available mountains for hikers of the Alps. The mountains are glaciated and you will find here tens of three thousanders peaks continue reading
Stubai Alps
Austria's fourth highest mountain range
The Stubai Alps, thanks to the Zuckerhütl (3 507 m above sea level), are the fourth highest mountain range in Austria. Here you will also find the remains of glaciers. The best starting points for the mountain range are the Ötztal and Ruetztal valleys continue reading
