Mürzsteg Alps
The Mürzsteg Alps or Mürztal Alps (German: Mürztaler or Mürzsteger Alpen) are a mountain range in the Eastern Alps (Northern Limestone Alps), which lie in the Austrian state of Styria, with a small part of the range in Lower Austria. The highest peak is the Hohe Veitsch (1,981 m above sea level (AA)) in the centre of the group, while largest massif is the Schneealpe (1,903 m above sea level (AA)) in the northwest, near the Rax.
| Mürzsteg Alps | |
|---|---|
The Murzsteg Alps | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Hohe Veitsch |
| Elevation | 1,981 m above sea level (AA) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Geography | |
Location in the Alps | |
| State | Styria and Lower Austria |
| Range coordinates | 47°38′49″N 15°24′22″E |
| Parent range | Northern Limestone Alps |
The following ranges border on the Mürzsteg Alps: to the north the Türnitz Alps, to the northeast the Gutenstein Alps, to the east the Rax-Schneeberg Group, to the southeast the Prealps east of the Mur (specifically the Fischbach Alps) and to the west the Hochschwab Mountains.
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