The highest mountains of Austria
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Not only the main granite ridge of the Alps passes through Austria, but also the northern and southern limestone Alps, so there are a number of really beautiful smaller mountain units that are worth a visit. Of course, you will find the highest parts on the main ridge, but three thousand or almost three thousand meters above sea level are also reached by limestone mountains. Let's look at them from the highest to the lower
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
Lechtal Alps
Highest mountains of the Northern Limestone Alps
The Lechtal Alps, thanks to the Parseierspitze (3,036 meters above sea level), are the only mountain range of the Northern Limestone Alps that exceeds the height of three thousand meters above sea level. It is a little developed part, so it attracts tourists preferring lesser civilization influence continue reading
Dachstein
The most famous limestone massif in Austria
The Dachstein massif, with the highest peak of the Hoher Dachstein (2,995 m above sea level), is the most famous limestone massif in Austria, though not the highest. At the top of the massif there is still a small glacier. From the south, you can make your trip a bit easier by using the lift to Hunerkogel. From the north, the way to the top is very long and tiring. continue reading
Wetterstein
Mountain range with the highest mountain in German
On the borders of Germany and Austria, respectively Bavaria and Tyrol you will find the interesting limestone mountain range Wetterstein. The mountain range is frequently visited mainly because of the highest mountain of Germany – Zugspitze (2,962 meters above sea level). This mountain is accessible by several cable cars, so you have to go to other mountain peaks for mountain peace continue reading
Hochkönig
The highest massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps
Hochkönig (2 941 m above sea level) is an extensive limestone massif located in the Salzburg region. It is a mountain of many faces. From the south, you will be impressed by the massive, perpendicular walls full of limestone towers rising high above the surrounding meadows. Otherwise, it is an extensive limestone plateau, almost without vegetation continue reading
Lower Tauren
The largest mountain range in Austria
The Lower Tauren (Niedere Tauern) is a really large mountain range. It is divided into several larger units. The highest peak is Hochgolling (2,863 m above sea level). There are a lot of ski resorts, so a part of the mountains is unfortunately very marked by human activity. continue reading
Gailtal Alps - Lienzer Dolomiten
The southernmost Austrian mountains
The Gailtal Alps are bounded on the north by the river Drau and on the south by the river Gail. The highest and most famous part of the mountain range is the Lienz Dolomites with the highest mountain Grosse Sandspitze (2,770 m above sea level). The whole mountain range belongs to the southern limestone Alps. The main starting point for the mountains is the district town of Lienz continue reading
Karwendel
Limestone mountain range over Innsbruck
Karwendel is a beautiful limestone mountain range north of the large city of Innsbruck with a lot of two thousand mountains. At the edge of the mountain range you will find one of the most beautiful lakes of Austria – Achensee. The highest peak of Karwendel is Birkarspitze (2,749m above sea level) continue reading
Totes Gebirge
The largest limestone plateau in the Eastern Alps
Totes Gebirge in Translation Dead Mountains are the largest limestone plateau in the Eastern Alps. The highest peak is Grosser Priel (2,515 m asl). This mountains can be found north of the more famous and higher Dachstein. The possibilities of hiking are really great here continue reading
Tennengebirge
Mountains with the world's largest ice cave
Tennengebirge is such a smaller and lesser known „brother“ of the surrounding limestone massifs of Dachstein and Hochkönig. The highest peak is Raucheck (2,431 m asl). It is basically a large deserted limestone plateau with peaks along the edges. The mountains are famous for the largest ice cave in the world, the Eisriesenwelt continue reading
Ennstal Alps
Mountains with a national park
The Ennstal Alps are a beautiful part of the mighty northern limestone arch of the Alps. The highest peak of the mountain range is Hochtor (2,369 m above sea level). In the mountains you will find many beautiful hiking trails. In the center of the mountains is the Gesäuse National Park. continue reading
Kaisergebirge
Beautiful Mountains of the Wild Emperor
Kaisergebirge is a mountain range of limestone alps, with steep rock towers, gorges and meadows below the mountains. Its more dramatic part – the Wilder Kaiser is a very popular place for mountaineers and ferrat fans. The highest peak of the mountain range is Ellmauer Halt (2,344 m above sea level). continue reading
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