Reißkofel

#348 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Reißkofel is, at 2,371 metres above the Adriatic, the highest mountain of the Gailtal Alps east of the Lienz Dolomites. It is situated in the centre of the Gailtal range, part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in the Austrian state of Carinthia. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1848Elevation: 7779 ftProminence: 4560 ftCoordinates: 46°41'9"N, 13°8'48"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Burgruine Weidenburg, Gailtal Alps, Pfarrkirche hl. Daniel, Torkofel.

5 miSW
Forts and castles
Burgruine Weidenburg
128 min walk • Burgruine Weidenburg is a large castle in Carinthia, Austria.
1.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Gailtal Alps
36 min walk • The Gailtal Alps, is a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps in Austria. It rises between the River Drava and the Gail valley and through the southern part of East Tyrol.
4.6 miW
Church
Pfarrkirche hl. Daniel
118 min walk • The parish church of St. Daniel im Gailtal in the municipality of Dellach, Carinthia, Austria is considered the original parish of the upper Gailtal and the Lesachtal.
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Torkofel
100 min walk • Torkofel is a mountain of the Gailtal Alps in Carinthia, Austria. It is the highest summit of the Jauken Group, a small limestone massif west of Reißkofel. It lies between the Drava valley to the north and the Gail valley in the south. It was first climbed in 1853 by the Johann Festin von Wald and Paul Grohmann.
4.8 miN
46°45'5"N • 13°10'47"E
Greifenburg castle, Greifenburg
123 min walk • Forts and castles
3.6 miSW
Locality
Dellach
92 min walk • One of the main attractions in Dellach is the nearby Pressegger See, a crystal-clear alpine lake that is perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, or simply relaxing on its shores. The lake is also a popular spot for fishing, with the chance to catch a variety of...
3.6 miSE
Town
Kirchbach
93 min walk • The town itself exudes a quaint, traditional Austrian charm, with its historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the town center, admiring the beautiful architecture and stopping at local cafes...