Salzburg Limestone Alps

mountains, Austria

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The Salzburg Limestone Alps are a part of the Northern Limestone Alps, located in west-central Austria within the state of Salzburg. This mountainous region is known for its beautiful scenery and karst features, including caves like the Tennen Mountains' ice caves.1

These mountains are situated north of the Tauern mountain ranges and are part of the larger Eastern Alps. The Bavarian Alps, which include the Austrian portion known as the North Tirol Limestone Alps, share a border with Germany and extend eastward along the Austrian border. The Salzkammergut region, also in Austria, is renowned for its lakes and mountains, including limestone massifs like the Dachstein Gruppe.1234

Historically, the Salzburg region was important for its mineral resources, particularly salt mining, which began in the Iron Age. Today, tourism and winter sports are significant activities in these Alpine areas.134

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…Alps and, farther north, the Salzburg Limestone Alps, whose karst features include caves, notably the ice caves of the Tennen Mountains. The Flysch Alps north and east of the city of Salzburg are part of the Alpine Salzkammergut.
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…Alps and, farther north, the Salzburg Limestone Alps, whose karst features include caves, notably the ice caves of the Tennen Mountains. The Flysch Alps north and east of the city of Salzburg are part of the Alpine Salzkammergut.
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