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  Hohe Tauern National Park, Salzburg : Vacations in the Alps
The Hohe Tauern National Park – the biggest nature reserve in Central Europe – offers scenery that is simply overwhelming, a habitat for rare plants and animals, and a cultural landscape that continues to preserve its original character.
Nowadays, however, here in the Hohe Tauern National Park Vacation Region, we are proud to share with you these Kings of the Eastern Alps, ranging in elevation from 800 to 3,800 m above sea level and promising holiday fun that will leave you, quite literally, sky-high.
The majestic, ice-covered 3,000-meter peaks of the Hohe Tauern await climbers and intrepid hikers with magical routes and incredible views.
www.dagehtsmirgut.at /en-salzburg_holiday_resorts-nationalpark_hohe_tauern.shtml   (358 words)

  
  Hohe Tauern - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hohe Tauern is the highest range of the Alps east of the Brenner Pass, and includes the highest mountains in Austria.
The name "Hohe Tauern" originally meant "high passes", but came to be applied to the mountains themselves during the peak of mining operations during the Middle Ages.
In the centre of the region, there is the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, to which the Austrian Alpine Club and the three states have contributed territory.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hohe_Tauern   (345 words)

  
 AQUILALP.NET [Partner Organisations]
The Hohe Tauern National Park embraces a range of alpine habitats from montane woodlands to the highest peaks of the Eastern Alps (Grossglockner 3 798 m).
Geologically, the Hohe Tauern National Park lies within the so-called ´Tauern Window´, a region of the Alps that is formed mainly from metamorphic rocks.
The Hohe Tauern National Park, together with the bordering Nature Park Rieserferner-Ahrn (Autonomous Province of Bozen) and also the bordering Zillertal Alps Nature Park (Tyrol), form the largest spatially integrated nature reserve of the Alps.
www.aquilalp.net /EN/EN_ProjektOrg.htm   (557 words)

  
 Austria - Tirol Hohe Tauern riding tour with Hidden Trails.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The High Tauern National Park lies in the heart of the Austrian Alps.
Some weeks are available with 2 to 4 day overnight tours in the grand mountain scenery of the High Tauern - a great combination of star rides from the riding center and overnight mountain rides with lodgings in high alpine cabins.
Day 6: Start of the Tauern Crossing, rest at the Litzelhoferalm, and then ascent to the Tauernhauptkamm at 2600m elevation and descent to the “Gippa-Alm” at 1700 m, then enjoy a barbecue evening.
www.hiddentrails.com /europe/austria/tauern.htm   (597 words)

  
 Hohe Tauern
The natural history of the Hohe Tauern mountains is marked by catastrophic events such as the ice ages, and perpetual building, alteration and destruction by mother nature.
The Hohe Tauern mountains are still rising today, although only by a little bit.
Well known animals to be found in the Hohe Tauern are: alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota), Alpine Snow Rabbit (Lepus timidus), Capricorn (Capra ibexbis), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Bearded Vulture (Gypatus barbatus), Common Raven (Corvus corax), Sparrow Owl (Glaussidium passerinum), Common Viper (Vipera berus).
users.telenet.be /touring_the_alps/klaar2/hohe_tauern.htm   (528 words)

  
 SummitPost - Hohe Tauern GROUP -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
The Penninic rocks which represent the deepest tectonic unit of the Eastern Alps are exposed by a large window structure the "Tauern Window" (Tauernfenster) reaching from the Brenner Pass in the west till the Katschberg Pass in the East containing almost all of the highest peaks.
Waterfalls: most of the waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern were formed because the glaciers eroded the main valley much deeper than the side valleys.
To reach the Hohe Tauern from Germany, the main startpoint is Munich.
www.summitpost.org /area/range/152204/hohe-tauern-group.html   (1580 words)

  
 Nationalpark Hohe Tauern - Welcome
The Hohe Tauern national park, covering an area of 1800 km², belongs to the most magnificent highland landscapes of the world.
In The Hohe Tauern there are Austria’s highest summits, the largest glacier areas of the Eastern Alps, and waterfalls belonging to the highest in the world.
The Hohe Tauern national park is a Noah’s ark for thousands of different species of animals and plants.
www.hohetauern.at /index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=75&lang=en   (264 words)

  
 Home - Skizone Hohe Tauern Kärnten
The guarantee of snow at heights rising to more than 3,000m, a sunny location on the southern side of the main ridge of the Alps, broad pistes with loads of space for you to carve a turn and, last but not least, genuine Carinthian hospitality - the Carinthia Hohe Tauern Ski Zone offers it all.
Whether you choose Heiligenblut, with its gorgeous view of the Grossglockner, the Möll Valley glacier at an altitude of more than 3,000 metres, or the Ankogel and the Mallnitz Winter sports centre - the three top skiing areas in the Carinthia Hohe Tauern Ski Zone guarantee you perfect Winter pleasure!
And people who would like to enjoy Winter off the pistes are, in any case, in the best possible hands, here in the Hohe Tauern National Park Region!
www.skizone-hohetauern.at /home/lang=en   (198 words)

  
 L.L.Bean: Park Search - Hohe Tauern National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Hohe Tauern National Park is one of the last large, intact and undisturbed mountain environments in the heart of Europe.
The 31-mile-long Grossglockner Road is the most popular panoramic drive in Austria, and the most beautiful vistas along the drive are in Hohe Tauern.
Mountain goats graze in an alpine meadow in Hohe Tauern National Park.
www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/1641llt.htm   (296 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Hohe Tauern, Central Europe, Central Europe (Central European Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
AllRefer.com - Hohe Tauern, Central Europe, Central Europe (Central European Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
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Hohe Tauern[hO´u tou´urn] Pronunciation Key, range of the Eastern Alps, S Austria, extending c.70 mi (110 km) E from the Italian border.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/H/HoheTaue.html   (175 words)

  
 Hohe Tauern
Hohe Tauern, range of the Eastern Alps, S Austria, extending c.70 mi (110 km) E from the Italian border.
Gastein - Gastein, valley, Salzburg prov., central Austria, in the N Hohe Tauern range.
Grossglockner - Grossglockner, peak, 12,460 ft (3,797 m) high, in Tyrol, S Austria, the highest point in the Hohe...
www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0823943.html   (178 words)

  
 Chalet Hohe Tauern, Kaprun Ski Holiday Chalet Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
This traditionally decorated chalet is situated in a peaceful residential area of Kaprun but only 8 minute's walk to the town centre.
The Hohe Tauern is conveniently located close to Kaprun's Lechnerberg beginners' ski-lift or a short walk to the glacier ski-bus stop, making this a perfect choice for your stay.
There is a large living/dining area, one twin bedded (2) and one 4-bedded room (3) and a bathroom.
www.skichalets.co.uk /chalets.php?id=264   (177 words)

  
 GROSSARL - National park Hohe Tauern - skicenter
Großarl is a peaceful holiday resort away from through traffic, situated in a high valleybasin in the southern Salzburg region, large woods, lonely alps and mountain pastures are just right for restand relaxation, hiking and mountaineering.
Varied landscapes, flat, broad valley basin, slopes ascending gently to meadows and woods, surroundedby peaks which are easy to climb.
To the south range of the Central Alps, Hohe Tauern with their massive glaciers.
www.pego.at /english/339.htm   (316 words)

  
 CARINTHIA (Ger. Kdrnten) - Online Information article about CARINTHIA (Ger. Kdrnten)
north of the valley of the Drave the duchy is occupied by the Hohe Tauern and the See also:
Gross Glockner (12,455 ft.), the Hochriarr (10,670 ft.) and the Ankogel (11,006 ft.), and is traversed by the saddles of the Hochthor and the Malnitzer Tauern, which separates these See also:
To the east of the Hohe Tauern stretches the See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /CAR_CAU/CARINTHIA_Ger_Kdrnten_.html   (1277 words)

  
 Holiday home vacation rental Apartment house 'Goldgrube', Rauris-Bucheben, Rauris, Hohe Tauern National Park, ...
The apartment house is situated in the Village of Bucheben.
Bucheben is a quiet and relaxing village at the very beginning of National Park Hohe Tauern.
In the summer there are many interesting walks to make in the National Park Hohe Tauern.
www.vacationvillas.net /index.cfm/property/26946.cfm   (1387 words)

  
 NationalparkRegion Hohe Tauern Kärnten | News | - Österreich Urlaub im Nationalpark Hohe Tauern - Ferien in der ...
- Österreich Urlaub im Nationalpark Hohe Tauern - Ferien in der NationalparkRegion Hohetauern.
The National Park Summer Programme: into nature with the National Park Rangers!
The Carinthia Hohe Tauern National Park Region is a ski tour paradise!
www.nationalpark-hohetauern.at /default.asp?LAid=en&jid=wi   (171 words)

  
 Hohe Tauern National Park - Austrian Alps - Reviews of Hohe Tauern National Park - TripAdvisor
Hohe Tauern National Park - Austrian Alps - Reviews of Hohe Tauern National Park - TripAdvisor
This beautiful mountainous park, the center of which is only accessible by foot, provides experienced hikers with a wide range of challenging routes.
The Hohe Tauern National Park contains many natural wonders.
tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g190434-d195745-Reviews-Hohe_Tauern...   (422 words)

  
 Hotel guide: National park "Hohe Tauern" Austria
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Search for hotels in National park "Hohe Tauern"
We highly recommend these hotels based on the mentioned criteria and feedback from previous guests
bookings.net /region/at/nationalparkhohetauern.en.html   (210 words)

  
 Holiday home vacation rental Landhaus-Katharina, Fusch Großglocknerstraße, Hohe Tauern National Park, Salzburger ...
It has 3 double rooms (one for 4 people), 2 showers, a separate WC, a Dining-room-kitchen (coffee machine, dishes) TV and a large balcony.
Fusch is a lovely village at the foot of the Großglockner mountain.
We are situated near the 'European Sport Region', of which Zell am See and Kaprun are a part and the 'National Park Hohe Tauern'.
www.vacationvillas.net /index.cfm/ferienwohnung/30660   (544 words)

  
 The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: Hohe Tauern @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: Hohe Tauern @ HighBeam Research
HOHE TAUERN [Hohe Tauern], range of the Eastern Alps, S Austria, extending c.70 mi (110 km) E from the Italian border.
The Tauern railroad (built 1901-8) traverses the range through a tunnel (5 mi/8 km long).
highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1E1:HoheTaue&...   (116 words)

  
 MITTERSILL - National Park Hohe Tauern - ski region Kitzbüheler Alpen
MITTERSILL - National Park Hohe Tauern - ski region Kitzbüheler Alpen
The attractive village of Mittersill lies between two alpine worlds, in the very heart of Austria.
The Kitzbüheler Alps are a walker's paradise for all members of the family; the Hohe Tauern with its numerous side valleys, alpine pastures, mountainlakes, glaciers and sheer rock walls invites the mountain lover to partake in enjoyable rambles from shelter to shelterto glacier tours (Weißsee cable railway) and to extreme mountain tours.
www.pego.at /english/317.htm   (316 words)

  
 Sporthotel und Wellnesshotel Jesacherhof Defereggental, Urlaub in Osttirol, Nationalpark Hohe Tauern
Sporthotel und Wellnesshotel Jesacherhof Defereggental, Urlaub in Osttirol, Nationalpark Hohe Tauern
Im südöstlichen Ausläufer des größten Naturschutzgebiets der Alpen, dem Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, liegt die Urlaubsregion Defereggental.
Nationalpark Hohe Tauern - das größte Schutzgebiet Mitteleuropas!
www.jesacherhof.at /partner.html?_bereich=0_12&_lang=1&_s=w   (167 words)

  
 Vacation rental Hohe Tauern National Park, Vacation Apartment Hohe Tauern National Park, Nationalpark Hohe Tauern (Zell ...
Our suite is set up new and is located at ground level with a direct entry to the terrace, large Garden (BBQ Spot) with playground (slide, sandpit...) - ideal for families!
Rauris is located in the middle of the national Park “High Tauern”, a favourable starting point for your excursions.
In the Ski arena Rauris you can do every sport that has to do with snow.
www.vacation-apartments.com /2789.htm   (212 words)

  
 Sporthotel und Wellnesshotel Jesacherhof Defereggental, Urlaub in Osttirol, Hotel, Nationalpark Hohe Tauern   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Ein Bergdorf wie im Bilderbuch - der Jesacherhof**** liegt direkt an der Gondelbahn zum Schigebiet, am Einstieg zu den Langlaufloipen und Winterwanderwegen im Defereggental und Nationalpark Hohe Tauern.
Genießen Sie die wichtigste Zeit im Jahr - Ihre Urlaubszeit - hier bei uns im Jesacherhof.
Ab € 39,99 kann man jetzt per Flugzeug und Skishuttle direkt in den Osttiroler Skiurlaub reisen.
www.jesacherhof.at   (116 words)

  
 Nationalpark Hohe Tauern : Paradies in Den Alpen
Nationalpark Hohe Tauern : Paradies in Den Alpen
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