2277 m n.m.
1051 m
King of the Eastern Alps (Hochschwab, Rax, Schneeberg, Murzsteg, Cetic)
These are the closest alpine two-thousanders for Slovaks and Moravians. They are predominantly composed of limestone.
The highest peak in this challenge is Hochschwab at 2277m, and the technically most demanding will likely be Griesmauerkogel at 2034m, where a rope may be used as it is the only peak in this challenge. Griesmauerkogel is depicted in the introductory photograph.
The challenge includes several mountain ranges:
- Hochschwab
- Schneeberg
- Raxalpe
- Murzsteg Alps
- Cetic Alps
Peak characteristics in the challenge:
- elevation above 1700m
- prominence above 300m
- ascent is not prohibited
The highest peak in this challenge is Hochschwab at 2277m, and the technically most demanding will likely be Griesmauerkogel at 2034m, where a rope may be used as it is the only peak in this challenge. Griesmauerkogel is depicted in the introductory photograph.
The challenge includes several mountain ranges:
- Hochschwab
- Schneeberg
- Raxalpe
- Murzsteg Alps
- Cetic Alps
Peak characteristics in the challenge:
- elevation above 1700m
- prominence above 300m
- ascent is not prohibited
