Hochwanner

#260 among destinations in Austria

Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain

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At 2,744 metres, the Hochwanner is the second highest mountain in Germany after the Zugspitze. In addition the Hochwanner is the highest peak on the main ridge of the Wetterstein running from Gatterl to the Upper Wettersteinspitze above Mittenwald in an east–west direction. From the Hochwanner massif there is an all-round view of the Rein valley, the Leutasch valley in Austria, the Gais valley, the Zugspitze, the Mieming Chain, the Jubiläumsgrat, the Karwendel mountains and far into the central Alps. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1870Elevation: 9003 ftCoordinates: 47°23'46"N, 11°3'19"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Wiener-Neustädter Hut, Seebensee, Schneefernerkopf, Golfplatz Seefeld-Wildmoos.

4.4 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Wiener-Neustädter Hut
113 min walk • Nestled high in the Austrian Alps, the Wiener-Neustädter Hut is a haven for mountaineers and hikers seeking respite amidst the rugged beauty of the mountains. This alpine hut, strategically perched at an altitude of 2,208 meters, offers breathtaking views of the...
5.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seebensee
149 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps, Seebensee is an alpine jewel that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty and pristine waters. This stunning lake, located in Austria, is a testament to the breathtaking natural landscapes that the country has to offer.
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schneefernerkopf
105 min walk • Schneefernerkopf, a prominent peak nestled in the Eastern Alps, stands as a majestic testament to Austria's alpine grandeur. At an elevation of 2,962 meters, it is one of the country's highest summits, offering breathtaking views and challenging terrain for...
5.9 miSE
47°19'44"N • 11°7'60"E
Golfplatz Seefeld-Wildmoos, Seefeld in Tirol
151 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wildmoossee
154 min walk • The Wildmoossee is an aperiodic mountain lake, 3 kilometres west of Seefeld in Tirol near the village of Wildmoos in the market borough of Telfs. The lake lies in the area of the water-soluble main dolomite of the Seefeld Plateau at a height of 1,316 metres.
3.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohe Munde
89 min walk • The Hohe Munde is a 2,662-metre-high mountain at the eastern end of the Mieming Chain in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It has two peaks: the west top and the east top or Mundekopf.
6.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wankspitze
173 min walk • Wankspitze is a summit of the Mieming Range in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It separates the Griessspitzen to the north from the Mieming Plateau to the south.
4.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochplattig
110 min walk • The Hochplattig is a mountain, 2,768 m high, and the highest summit in the Mieming Chain, a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps in the state of Tyrol, Austria.
3.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Wetterstein
93 min walk • The Wetterstein mountains, colloquially called Wetterstein, is a mountain group in the Northern Limestone Alps within the Eastern Alps. It is a comparatively compact range located between Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Seefeld in Tirol and Ehrwald along the border between Germany and Austria.
4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wetterspitzen
102 min walk • The Wetterspitzen are three of the rocky peaks on a mountain ridge in the Wetterstein mountains in the central part of the Eastern Alps in Germany.
4.4 miE
Museum
Ganghofermuseum, Leutasch
114 min walk • The Ganghofer Museum in Leutasch-Kirchplatzl documents the life and work of folk writer Ludwig Ganghofer, Leutasch village history and local hunting life.