Hochtor

Hochtor, at 2,369 m (7,772 ft), is the highest mountain in the Ennstaler Alps, part of the Northern Limestone Alps, in Styria, Austria.

Hochtor
Hochtor viewed from the east
Highest point
Elevation2,369 m (7,772 ft)[1]
Prominence1,520 m (4,990 ft)[1]
Isolation20.8 km (12.9 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingUltra
Coordinates47°33′42″N 14°37′58″E[1]
Geography
Hochtor is located in Alps
Hochtor
Hochtor
Location in the Alps
LocationStyria, Austria
Parent rangeEnnstaler Alps (Northern Limestone Alps)

The mountain is protected as part of Gesäuse National Park, the third largest in Austria.

  • Hochtor with the Hesshütte, an alpine hut in the foreground
    Hochtor with the Hesshütte, an alpine hut in the foreground
  • Hochtor - Ödstein Group (from right to left) as seen from Hoher Zinken in the south
    Hochtor - Ödstein Group (from right to left) as seen from Hoher Zinken in the south
  • Ennstal Alps from 10 000 m
    Ennstal Alps from 10 000 m
  • View from Hochtor
    View from Hochtor

See also

References
  1. "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  • "Hochtor". SummitPost.org.
  • "Hochtor, Austria" on Peakbagger


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