Hocharn

Hocharn
Hocharn from Niedersachsenhaus
Highest point
Elevation 3,254 m (10,676 ft)
Prominence 678 m (2,224 ft) [1]
Isolation 13.85 kilometres (8.61 mi)
Coordinates 47°4′35″N 12°56′14″E / 47.07639°N 12.93722°E / 47.07639; 12.93722Coordinates: 47°4′35″N 12°56′14″E / 47.07639°N 12.93722°E / 47.07639; 12.93722 [1]
Geography
Hocharn
Location in the Alps
Location Salzburg, Austria
Parent range High 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

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


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