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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.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Großvenediger Summit

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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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Großglockner Summit

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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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Speikboden Summit

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An easily accessible excursion summit with a great view. From here you can hike to other huts and peaks.

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Böses Weibl

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Even if the name suggests an adrenaline-pumping climb, the Böse Weibl belongs to the rather easy 3,000-meter peaks - which also explains its great popularity.

From the conical summit you …

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Ankogel Summit

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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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Großes Wiesbachhorn Summit

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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. …

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Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe

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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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Edelweiss Hut Edelweiss Peak

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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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Blauspitze Summit

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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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Berger Kogel

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The Berger Kogel (not Kogl ;) ) offers an incredible panoramic view. In addition, it is easy to climb via the normal ascent, which is also possible for children without …

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The Top 20 Peaks in the High Tauern

Großvenediger Summit

Großglockner Summit

Speikboden Summit

Böses Weibl

Ankogel Summit

Großes Wiesbachhorn Summit

Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe

Edelweiss Hut Edelweiss Peak

Blauspitze Summit

Berger Kogel

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