Which Austrian states contain much of the high Alpine landscape?

The high Alpine landscape of Austria is primarily defined by its western states, which are characterized by majestic mountains and magnificent scenery.

The states that contain much of this high Alpine terrain include:

• Vorarlberg1
• Tirol1
• Salzburg1

Additionally, this high Alpine character extends into several other regions of the country:

• The western part of the state of Kärnten (Carinthia)1
• The Salzkammergut region of central Austria1
• The Alpine blocks of the state of Steiermark (Styria)1

These mountains, which form the physical backbone of the country, include the highest elevation in Austria, the Grossglockner.12