Leoganger Steinberge

The Leogang Mountains are a limestone chain in the Eastern Alps with Birnhorn as the highest summit. The massif is cut through by numerous caves and stands out for its distinctive karst formations.

The range formed through Alpine folding and displays geological layers from different periods. Human settlement dates back centuries, with caves serving as shelter for extended periods.

Alpine farming shapes the landscape with seasonal pastures where cattle and goats graze across the slopes. This farming tradition creates the open meadows that define the mountain character today.

Access to hiking trails is possible year-round, though the best season is between June and October with stable weather. Mountain huts offer overnight stays along the routes, but they fill up most during summer months.

Beneath the surface lies a vast cave system, and the Lamprechtsofen is one of Europe's longest known caves. Water has carved these underground passages over millions of years and continues to create new connections today.