Torhelm

#230 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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At a height of 2,494 m the Torhelm is one of the highest mountains in the Kitzbühel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It lies at the head of several side valleys of the Ziller and Brixental valleys. Northwest of the summit is the Hemergrund the head of the Märzengrund, a side valley of the Ziller. The Wilde Krimml stream to the southwest drains via the Krummbach and the Gerlos valley into the Ziller valley, whilst the Lange Grund to the northeast runs via the Kelchsau into the Brixental. One of the neighbouring peaks of the Torhelm is the Kreuzjoch. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°16'17"N, 12°0'15"E

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Torhelm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zillertal Arena, Großer Galtenberg, Salzachgeier, Schafsiedel.

2.4 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Zillertal Arena
61 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, the Zillertal Arena stands as a premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts. This expansive ski area is renowned for its well-groomed slopes, modern lift systems, and breathtaking alpine scenery.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Großer Galtenberg
120 min walk • The Großer Galtenberg is the highest mountain in the Alpbach valley in the Austrian state of Tyrol and belongs to the Kitzbühel Alps. It is 2,424 m high, is located at the southern end of the Alpbach valley and may be approached from the Alpbach suburb of Inneralpbach. The Alpbachtal ski region is located opposite the Galtenberg.
4.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Salzachgeier
125 min walk • The Salzachgeier is a rugged peak on the edge of the Kitzbühel Alps on the border of the Austrian states of Salzburg and Tyrol.
6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schafsiedel
154 min walk • The Schafsiedel is a 2,447 m above sea level high mountain in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria. It is one of the highest peaks on the main crest of the Kitzbühel Alps.
1.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kreuzjoch
44 min walk • At 2,558 m above sea level the Kreuzjoch is the highest peak in the Kitzbühel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. The Kreuzjoch also forms the southwestern end of the Kitzbühel Alps. To the west it is bounded by the Ziller valley, to the southeast by the Gerlos valley. The Kreuzjoch's neighbouring peak is the Torhelm.
5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Großer Beil
127 min walk • The Großer Beil, is a 2,309 m high mountain at the head of the Wildschönau valley in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It belongs to the Kitzbühel Alps and is the highest summit on the ridge that separates the Wildschönau from the neighbouring valley of the Alpbach to the west.
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sonnenjoch
91 min walk • The Sonnenjoch is a mountain in the Kitzbühel Alps in Tyrol. The summit has a height of 2,287 m The Sonnenjoch lies between Alpbachtal, Wildschönau and Kelchsau. Its summit borders on three Tirolean districts and five municipalities also meet here.
6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aleitenspitze
152 min walk • The Aleitenspitze is a mountain, 2,449 m above sea level, in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria. It is one of the highest peaks on the main crest of the Kitzbühel Alps.
5.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Gerlos Pass
133 min walk • Gerlos Pass is a mountain pass in the Austrian Alps between the Oberpinzgau region in the state of Salzburg and the Zillertal valley in Tyrol. The old road leads from Wald im Pinzgau to Gerlos in the Zillertal valley. It is closed to trucking and not always open in winter.
3.5 miSE
Locality
Gerlos
90 min walk • During the winter months, Gerlos transforms into a winter wonderland, attracting skiers and snowboarders from around the world. The Zillertal Arena ski area offers over 140 kilometers of slopes and 52 state-of-the-art lifts, making it the largest ski area in the...
5.1 miW
Town
Aschau im Zillertal
131 min walk • Aschau im Zillertal is a municipality in the Schwaz district in the Austrian state of Tyrol.