Carinthian-Styrian Alps












































Carinthian-Styrian Alps
Steirisch-Kärntnerische Alpen,
Gurk-und Lavanttaler Alpen

Weißwände-Eisenhut-Wintertalernock.JPG
The Eisenhut in winter

Highest point
Peak Eisenhut
Elevation 2,241 m (7,352 ft)
Coordinates
46°57′12″N 13°55′34″E / 46.95333°N 13.92611°E / 46.95333; 13.92611Coordinates: 46°57′12″N 13°55′34″E / 46.95333°N 13.92611°E / 46.95333; 13.92611
Geography

SOIUSA-Alpi Orientali-sezione19.png
Carinthian-Styrian Alps (section nr.19) within Eastern Alps

Country Austria
States of Austria
Styria, Carinthia, Salzburg
Parent range Alps
Borders on
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny

The Carinthian-Styrian Alps (in German Steirisch-Kärntnerische Alpen or Gurk-und Lavanttaler Alpen) are a mountain range in the eastern part of the Alps. They are located in Austria.




Contents






  • 1 Geography


    • 1.1 SOIUSA classification


    • 1.2 Subdivision




  • 2 Notable summits


  • 3 References





Geography


Administratively the range belongs to the Austrian state of Styria, Carinthia and, marginally, to Salzburg.
Its whole area is drained by the tributaries of the Danube river.



SOIUSA classification


According to SOIUSA (International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps) the Carinthian-Styrian Alps are an Alpine section, classified in the following way:[1]



  • main part = Eastern Alps

  • major sector = Central Eastern Alps

  • section = Carinthian-Styrian Alps


  • SOIUSA code = II/A-19



Subdivision


The Carinthian-Styrian Alps are divided in two subsections:




  • Gurktal Alps - SOIUSA code: II/A-19.I


  • Lavanttal Alps - SOIUSA code: II/A-19.II



Notable summits




Mount Großer Rosennock


Some notable summits of the Carinthian-Styrian Alps are:






































Name metres feet
Eisenhut 2,441 8,006
Großer Rosennock 2,440 8,003
Kilnprein 2,408 7,898
Zirbitzkogel 2,396 7,858
Mirnock 2,110 6,920
Ulrichsberg 1,022 3,352


References





  1. ^ Marazzi, Sergio (2005). Atlante Orografico delle Alpi. SOIUSA (in Italian). Priuli & Verlucca. ISBN 978-88-8068-273-8..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}










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