Hoher Dachstein

Hoher Dachstein is an Austrian mountain,. It is the second highest mountain in the Northern Limestone Alps. It is at the border of Upper Austria and Styria in central Austria. It is the highest point in each of those states. Parts of it are also in the state of Salzburg. Because of this it is sometimes called the Drei-Länder-Berg ("three-state mountain").

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Hoher Dachstein from the north-west, with the Vorderer Gosausee in the foreground
Elevation2,995 m (9,826 ft)[1]
Prominence2,136 m (7,008 ft)[1]
Ranked 8th in the Alps
ListingUltra
Translationhigh roof stone (German)
PronunciationGerman: [ˌhoː.ɐˈdaxʃtaɪn]
Location
LocationUpper Austria / Styria, Austria
RangeNorthern Limestone Alps
Geology
TypeLimestone
Age of rockTriassic
Climbing
First ascent1832 Peter Gappmayr (Gosau side)
Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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CriteriaCultural: iii, iv
Reference806
Inscription1997 (21st Session)

The Dachstein has a rich cave system. The Dachstein is famous for its fossils, including megalodonts.

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-02-14.

Other websites

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