High Tauern

The Top 20 Peaks in the High Tauern

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the High Tauern is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the High Tauern for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

View from Kitzsteinhorn

Großes Wiesbachhorn Summit

Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe

Edelweiss Hut Edelweiss Peak

Blauspitze Summit

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View from Kitzsteinhorn
Hiking Highlight
You will not get anywhere else, so easy and relaxed (thanks to cable cars) to such a height. Definitely choose a sunny clear day for the grandiose vision. Check webcam online. Very expensive the ride (with Kaprun Card 1x free!)
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Tip by Matzel
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Großvenediger Summit
Mountaineering Highlight
The Großvenediger is a heavily glaciated main summit in the Hohe Tauern and with 3657m one of the highest mountains in Austria. The world-famous Majästätt, as the Großvenediger is often …
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Tip by Stefan Czurda
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Großglockner Summit
Mountaineering Highlight
His Majesty, the Großglockner: the highest mountain in Austria. Can only be attempted in good weather conditions, with sufficient climbing experience and good planning. If in doubt, hire a mountain guide in Kals.
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Tip by Tobias
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Speikboden Summit
Hiking Highlight
An easily accessible excursion summit with a great view. From here you can hike to other huts and peaks.
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Tip by Sebastian
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Ankogel Summit
Hiking Highlight
Incredibly beautiful view! The last stretch to the summit is not without it. Path very pebbly / sandy and therefore a bit slippery. Helmet definitely makes sense.
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Tip by Bianca*
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Großes Wiesbachhorn Summit
Mountaineering Highlight
10th highest mountain in Austria. It's a fabulous place. From there you can see a beautiful panorama of the Großglockner Hochalpenstraße and of the Großglockner if the weather is clear. …
Tip by Holo
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Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe
Hiking Highlight
The parking garage is huge and free!
If you are smart, you drive up to the top deck, "sun deck", from there you have a beautiful view and you can …
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Tip by Andreas 🚴🏻‍♂️ 🚵‍♂️
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Edelweiss Hut Edelweiss Peak
Hiking Highlight
On the Edelweißspitze you have a fantastically beautiful sunrise with a great mountain panorama. At that time there is no hustle and bustle either on the street or on the …
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Tip by Cathrin
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Blauspitze Summit
Hiking Highlight
Super brilliant view of the Großglockner. You can also see the Großvenediger and several more peaks. Great all-round view.
Accessible via paths via the Weißer Knopf, the Aussig Teplitzer Weg, …
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Tip by Tobias Berle
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