Category: Peaks & mountains
From gentle viewpoint mountains to the great four-thousanders: here everything revolves around the peaks of the Alps. We present striking mountains, their history and the finest views.
Val d'Isère and Tignes together form the high-alpine ski area Espace Killy, with summer glacier skiing on the Grande Motte. Highlights: Espace Killy ski area…
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The Triglav, at 2,864 m, is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the national symbol, at the heart of the country's only national park; the ascent leads over secured, exposed routes and is…
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The Nebelhorn above Oberstdorf, at 2,224 m, offers a view over more than 400 peaks and is reached comfortably by the Nebelhorn cable car. Highlights: panorama over more than 400 peaks, Nebelhorn cable car…
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The Großglockner High Alpine Road is Austria's most famous panoramic road, running through the Hohe Tauern National Park to viewpoints above 2,500 m. Highlights: 36 hairpins up…
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The Dachstein, at 2,995 m, is the highest mountain in Styria, with Skywalk, suspension bridge and Stairway to Nowhere, and a glacier for skiing in winter and…
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The Stubai Glacier at the head of the Stubai valley is the largest glacier ski area in Tyrol, only about 45 minutes from Innsbruck. The Top of Tyrol platform at 3,210 m offers a wide view over the Stubai Alps. Highlights: largest glacier ski area in Tyrol, Top of Tyrol viewing platform (3,210…
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