Hoher Dachstein
Hoher Dachstein is a mountain in Austria, rising to 2,995 m, the 142nd highest in Austria.
Where it is
Hoher Dachstein lies in Austria, in Upper Austria.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoher Gjaidstein | 2,620 m | 2.0 km |
| Taubenkogel | 2,301 m | 4.5 km |
| Grosse Bischofsmütze | 2,458 m | 7.2 km |
| Hochwurzen | 1,850 m | 13 km |
| Planai | 1,906 m | 15 km |
| Hauser Kaibling | 2,015 m | 17 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Hoher Dachstein.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salzburg | Austria | 157,245 | 56 km |
| Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | Austria | 16,790 | 57 km |
| Bad Reichenhall | Germany | 16,910 | 62 km |
| Freilassing | Germany | 15,909 | 62 km |
| Wels | Austria | 16,857 | 83 km |
About this mountain
Austria's 142nd-highest peak, Hoher Dachstein rises to 2,995 m and stands 48 km from any higher summit. Its topographic prominence of 2,136 m—the height of the steepest descent to reach higher ground—makes it a substantial independent peak. Hoher Gjaidstein lies 2 km away at 2,620 m, the nearest higher terrain being considerably more distant.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Großglockner | 3,798 m |
| 2 | Wildspitze | 3,774 m |
| 3 | Kleinglockner | 3,770 m |
| 4 | Weißkugel | 3,738 m |
| 5 | Teufelshorn | 3,680 m |
| 6 | Hofmannspitze | 3,664 m |
| 7 | Großvenediger | 3,662 m |
| 8 | Glocknerhorn | 3,643 m |
| 9 | Hinterer Brochkogel | 3,635 m |
| 10 | Großes Wiesbachhorn | 3,564 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Hoher Dachstein?
- Hoher Dachstein rises to 2,995 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Hoher Dachstein?
- Hoher Dachstein is in Austria, in Upper Austria.
- Where does Hoher Dachstein rank?
- It is the 142nd highest of the 491 peaks we list in Austria, and #4,115 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Hoher Dachstein?
- Salzburg, Austria, about 56 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.