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Highest mountain of the Brandenberg Alps
Hochiss
Hochiss
Highest point
Elevation2,299 m (7,543 ft)
Prominence1,359 m (4,459 ft)
Coordinates47°27′N 11°46′E / 47.450°N 11.767°E / 47.450; 11.767
Geography
Hochiss is located in AlpsHochissHochissLocation in the Alps
LocationTyrol, Austria
Parent rangeBrandenberg Alps

Hochiss or Hochriss is a mountain in Tyrol, Austria. Rising some 2,299 metres (7,543 ft), it is the highest mountain of the Brandenberg Alps (otherwise known as Rofan) and is located near the tourist hot spot Achensee. Its steep north face is popular with rock climbers and its other slopes are a popular destination for hiking and paragliding as well as snowshoeing and ski touring in the winter.

References

  1. "Hochiss -peakbagger". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  2. "Hochiss - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 26 February 2015.


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