Hochiss

Hochiss

Hochiss
Highest point
Elevation 2,299 m (7,543 ft)
Prominence 1,359 m (4,459 ft)[1]
Coordinates 47°27′N 11°46′E / 47.450°N 11.767°E / 47.450; 11.767Coordinates: 47°27′N 11°46′E / 47.450°N 11.767°E / 47.450; 11.767
Geography
Hochiss

Location in the Alps

Location Tyrol, Austria
Parent range Brandenberg Alps

Hochiss is a mountain in Tyrol, Austria. Rising some 2,299 metres (7,543 ft), it is the highest mountain of the Brandenberg Alps (otherwise known as Rofan) and is located near the tourist hot spot Achensee. It's steep north face is popular with rock climbers and its other slopes are a popular destination for hiking and paragliding as well as snowshoeing and ski touring in the winter.[2]

References

  1. "Hochiss -peakbagger". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  2. "Hochiss - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 26 February 2015.


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