Totes Gebirge

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Totes Gebirge

Aerial photo of Totes Gebirge
Highest point
Peak Großer Priel
Elevation 2,515 m (8,251 ft)
Coordinates 47°43′1″N 14°3′48″E / 47.71694°N 14.06333°E / 47.71694; 14.06333Coordinates: 47°43′1″N 14°3′48″E / 47.71694°N 14.06333°E / 47.71694; 14.06333
Geography
Country Austria
State/Province Styria, Upper Austria
Parent range Northern Limestone Alps

The Totes Gebirge is a group of mountains in Austria, part of the Northern Limestone Alps, lying between the Salzkammergut and the Ennstaler Alpen. The name Totes Gebirge is derived from the German words tot meaning "dead", referring to the apparent lack of vegetation, and Gebirge meaning "mountain range". The area is a large karstic plateau with steep sides, and several mountain peaks above 2000 m. The highest point is the summit of Großer Priel, at 2,515 metres (8,251 ft)

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