Totes Gebirge

The Totes Gebirge is a group of mountains in Austria, part of the Northern Limestone Alps, lying between the Salzkammergut and the Ennstaler Alpen. The name Totes Gebirge is derived from the German words tot meaning "dead", referring to the apparent lack of vegetation, and Gebirge meaning "mountain range". The area is a large karst plateau with steep sides, and several mountain peaks above 2000 m. The highest point is the summit of Großer Priel, at 2,515 metres (8,251 ft)

Totes Gebirge
Aerial photo of Totes Gebirge
Highest point
PeakGroßer Priel
Elevation2,515 m (8,251 ft)
Coordinates47°43′1″N 14°3′48″E
Geography
Totes Gebirge (in red) within the Alps.
The borders of the range according to
Alpine Club classification of the Eastern Alps
CountryAustria
StatesStyria and Upper Austria
Parent rangeNorthern Limestone Alps
Panoramic view of Totes Gebirge

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