Tauern Mountains

mountains, Austria

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The Tauern Mountains are a mountain range in Austria, divided into two main sections: the Hohe Tauern and the Niedere Tauern. The Hohe Tauern, part of the Eastern Alps, stretches for 70 miles and contains Austria's highest peak, Grossglockner, at 12,460 feet. This area is popular for mountain climbing and skiing.1

The Niedere Tauern, also in the Eastern Alps, extends 75 miles and reaches its highest point at Hochgolling, 9,393 feet. This range is known for its forests, summer resorts, winter sports, and cattle-grazing meadows. Both sections are significant for tourism and recreation in Austria.2

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…Germany and western Austria, the Tauern Mountains in Austria, the Julian Alps in northeastern Italy and northern Slovenia, and the Dinaric Alps along the western edge of the Balkan Peninsula, generally have a northerly and southeasterly drainage pattern. The Inn, Lech, and Isar rivers in Germany and the Salzach and…
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…Germany and western Austria, the Tauern Mountains in Austria, the Julian Alps in northeastern Italy and northern Slovenia, and the Dinaric Alps along the western edge of the Balkan Peninsula, generally have a northerly and southeasterly drainage pattern. The Inn, Lech, and Isar rivers in Germany and the Salzach and…
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