Category: Peaks & mountains

Sölden in the rear Ötztal is one of Austria’s best-known glacier ski resorts, with pistes above 3,000 m. The futuristic Gaislachkogl summit station houses the 007 Elements experience on the James Bond film Spectre, which was filmed here. In summer the Ötztal Glacier Road, Austria’s highest panoramic road, leads up.HighlightsGlacier ski area above 3,000 m007 Elements at the GaislachkoglÖtztal…

At around 1,970 m in the Rätikon, the Lünersee is considered one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Vorarlberg, shimmering intense turquoise against the backdrop of the Schesaplana and Zimba. A cable car from the Brandnertal opens up the lake, which is used as a reservoir; an easy circular path runs along the shore.HighlightsIntense turquoise mountain lake at 1,970 mBackdrop of…

Pralognan-la-Vanoise is a tradition-rich mountaineering village on the edge of the Vanoise National Park and a classic starting point for tours to the Grande Casse, the highest peak in the Vanoise. Unlike the big ski resorts, Pralognan has kept its original character; trails and huts open up the high mountains.HighlightsGateway to the Vanoise National ParkStarting point for the Grande CasseUnspoilt mountaineering villageDense network of trails…

At 2,679 m, the Mangart is one of the highest mountains in Slovenia, on the border with Italy. The Mangart Road, at around 2,072 m the highest road in Slovenia, leads to its saddle through several tunnels and tight hairpins. From the top the view stretches far across the Julian Alps to the Triglav.HighlightsMangart (2,679…

The Grünten is considered the guardian of the Allgäu, as a striking foothill it towers far above the Iller valley. From the summit at 1,738 m the view stretches over the Allgäu foothills and the high alpine chain. Trails and a railway open up the popular viewpoint mountain.HighlightsStriking viewpoint mountain above the Iller valleyView over the Allgäu AlpsTrails and mountain railwayNickname…

At 1,669 m, the Kampenwand above Aschau im Chiemgau is a popular viewpoint mountain with a wide view over the Chiemsee and the alpine chain. A cable car opens up the mountain, from which scenic high trails and via ferratas start. The area is also popular with paragliders.HighlightsWide view over the Chiemsee and AlpsKampenwand cable car from AschauHigh trails and via ferrataPopular…