Katzenstein (Upper Austrian Pre-Alps)
| Katzenstein | ||
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 View of Katzenstein with Laudachsee in the foreground |
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| height | 1349 m above sea level A. | |
| location | Upper Austria , Austria | |
| Mountains | Upper Austrian Pre-Alps | |
| Dominance | 1.1 km → Traunstein | |
| Notch height | 139 m ↓ Scharte to the Steineck | |
| Coordinates | 47 ° 52 '29 " N , 13 ° 51' 33" E | |
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| Type | Wetterstein lime | |
| Age of the rock | Ladinium - Lower Carnium | |
The Katzenstein is a 1349 m above sea level. A. high summit east of the Traunstein in the Upper Austrian Pre-Alps . It is connected to the Traunstein via the Hohe Scharte and continues east to the Steineck . Laudachsee lies at the foot of the Katzenstein .
Coming from Laudachsee, climb the Hohe Scharte and turn left to the summit of the Katzenstein on a steep, rocky path. From the summit there is a fantastic view down to the Laudachsee, the entire Dead Mountains can be admired, and the Traunstein and Grünberg complete the panoramic view. With good visibility you can also see far into the plains.
View down to the Laudachsee
Summit cross of the Katzenstein
View over the Laudachsee to the Katzenstein
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