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Hocharn

Hocharn (3,254m) is the highest mountain of the Goldberg Group in the High Tauern range of the eastern Alps. It is located near the town of Bad Hofgastein and is situated in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

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Hocharn
Hocharn from Niedersachsenhaus
Highest point
Elevation3,254 m (10,676 ft)
Prominence678 m (2,224 ft)1
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates47°4′35″N 12°56′14″E / 47.07639°N 12.93722°E / 47.07639; 12.937221
Geography
Hocharn
Location in the Alps
LocationSalzburg, Austria
Parent rangeHigh Tauern, Alps

Hocharn (3,254m) is the highest mountain of the Goldberg Group in the High Tauern range of the eastern Alps. It is located near the town of Bad Hofgastein and is situated in the Austrian state of Salzburg.2

The mountain has glaciers on its east, west and north sides. Climbs usually start from the Rauris valley. Although a demanding climb with about 1,700m of ascent, the climb is not technical. Another route starts at Heiligenblut.3

References

References

  1. "Hocharn, Austria". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  2. "Hocharn". Peakery.com. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  3. "Hocharn". Summitpost.org. Retrieved 11 January 2015.