Großer Pyhrgas

#290 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Große Pyhrgas is a mountain in the Ennstal Alps on the border between Upper Austria and Styria. At a height of 2,244 m above sea level it is the highest summit and western buttress of the Haller Mauern range. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7362 ftProminence: 4232 ftCoordinates: 47°39'10"N, 14°23'51"E

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Upper AustriaAustria

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Großer Pyhrgas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stift Admont, Abbey Library, Gleinkersee, Zwischen Himmel und Erde.

6.1 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Library, Historical place
Stift Admont, Admont
155 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Admont, Austria, lies the majestic Stift Admont, a monastery renowned for its architectural splendor and historic significance. This Benedictine monastery, founded in 1074, is not only the oldest remaining in Styria but also home...
6.2 miSE
Library
Abbey Library, Admont
159 min walk • The Admont Abbey Library is an Austria-based monastic library located in Admont, a small town next to the Enns River in Austria, and is attached to the Admont Abbey.
5.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gleinkersee
137 min walk • Gleinkersee is a lake of Upper Austria.
2.8 miW
47°39'51"N • 14°20'20"E
Zwischen Himmel und Erde, Spital am Pyhrn
73 min walk • Museum
5.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Pyhrn Pass
150 min walk • Pyhrn Pass is a mountain pass in the Austrian Alps between the Austrian states of Upper Austria and Styria. It connects Warscheneck and Bosruck and is at an elevation of 954 m. The pass road has a maximum grade of 10 percent.
2.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Haller Mauern
63 min walk • The Haller Mauern is a small mountain chain, part of the larger Northern Limestone Alps. The western buttress of the main ridge is formed by the 2,244 m high Großer Pyhrgas. This mountain is also the highest peak in the Haller Mauern.
5.7 miNW
Locality
Windischgarsten
147 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will be in for a treat when they visit Windischgarsten. The region is renowned for its stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Hiking trails meander through the verdant forests, leading to breathtaking viewpoints that offer panoramic vistas of...
6.1 miNW
Locality
Roßleithen
157 min walk • One of the main attractions in Roßleithen is the stunning Kalkalpen National Park, which is located just a short drive away. Here, visitors can explore a vast expanse of unspoiled wilderness, complete with hiking trails, mountain peaks, and crystal-clear streams.