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Petzeck (3,283m) is the highest mountain of the Schober Group in the High Tauern range, Austria. The mountain has a 1,000m high north face but its southern slope is more gentle, with lakes such as Kreuzsee and Wangenitzsee on its slopes. Its south western slope is glaciated.[3]
Petzeck | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,283 m (10,771 ft) |
Prominence | 799 m (2,621 ft)[1] |
Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
Coordinates | 46°56′53″N 12°48′14″E / 46.94806°N 12.80389°E |
Geography | |
Location | Carinthia, Austria |
Parent range | High Tauern |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1844[2] |
The mountain is quieter than its near neighbours such as Grossglockner or Hoher Sonnblick.[3]
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