Petzeck
Petzeck (3,283m) is the highest mountain of the Schober Group in the High Tauern range, Austria. The mountain has a 1,000m high north face but its southern slope is more gentle, with lakes such as Kreuzsee and Wangenitzsee on its slopes. Its south western slope is glaciated.[3]
| Petzeck | |
|---|---|
 Petzeck (far left) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,283 m (10,771 ft) |
| Prominence | 799 m (2,621 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 14.9 km (9.3 mi)  |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 46°56′53″N 12°48′14″E |
| Geography | |
  Petzeck Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Carinthia, Austria |
| Parent range | High Tauern |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1844[2] |
The mountain is quieter than its near neighbours such as Grossglockner or Hoher Sonnblick.[3]
References
- "Petzeck, Austria". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- "Petzeck". Aeiou.at. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- "Petzeck". Summitpost.org. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
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