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 | |
| Elevation | 2,369 m (7,772 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,520 m (4,990 ft) [1] |
| Isolation | 20.8 km (12.9 mi)  |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 47°33′42″N 14°37′58″E [1] |
| Geography | |
  Hochtor Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Styria, Austria |
| Parent range | Ennstaler Alps (Northern Limestone Alps) |
The mountain is protected as part of Gesäuse National Park, the third largest in Austria.
Gallery
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
Ennstal Alps from 10 000 m
View from Hochtor
See also
References
- "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
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