Totes Gebirge

Totes Gebirge
Range
Totes Gebirge, June 2001
Country	Austria
Region	Styria, Upper Austria
Part of	Northern Limestone Alps
Highest point	Großer Priel
- elevation	2,515 m (8,251 ft)
- coordinates	47°43′1″N 14°3′48″E

The Totes Gebirge is a group of mountains in Austria, part of the Northern Limestone Alps, lying between the Salzkammergut and the Ennstaler Alpen. The name Totes Gebirge is derived from the German words tot meaning "dead", referring to the apparent lack of vegetation, and Gebirge meaning "mountain range". The area is a large karstic plateau with steep sides, and several mountain peaks above 2000 m. The highest point is the summit of Großer Priel, at 2,515 metres (8,251 ft)

See also

• Limestone Alps